Parallel Verses
Amplified
But test
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Holman Bible
Hold on to what is good.
International Standard Version
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.
A Conservative Version
but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
American Standard Version
prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
An Understandable Version
Put everything [i.e., speakers and their messages] to the test, [then] hold onto what is good.
Anderson New Testament
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Bible in Basic English
Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;
Common New Testament
But test everything; hold fast to what is good.
Daniel Mace New Testament
bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that:
Darby Translation
but prove all things, hold fast the right;
Godbey New Testament
but prove all things; and hold fast to the beautiful;
Goodspeed New Testament
but test them all, retaining what is good
John Wesley New Testament
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Julia Smith Translation
Try all things; hold the good.
King James 2000
Test all things; hold fast that which is good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but examine all [things]; hold fast to [what is] good.
Modern King James verseion
Prove all things, hold fast to the good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Examine all things, and keep that which is good.
Moffatt New Testament
but test them all, retaining what is good
Montgomery New Testament
But try all, holding fast to the good.
NET Bible
But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.
New Heart English Bible
but test all things; hold firmly that which is good.
Noyes New Testament
but prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
Sawyer New Testament
Prove all things, hold fast the good;
The Emphasized Bible
But, all things, put to the proof - what is comely, hold ye fast:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
Webster
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Weymouth New Testament
but test all such, and retain hold of the good.
Williams New Testament
but continue to prove all things until you can approve them, and then hold on to what is good.
World English Bible
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
Worrell New Testament
but prove all things, hold fast that which is good.
Worsley New Testament
yet try all things, and hold fast that which is good.
Youngs Literal Translation
all things prove; that which is good hold fast;
Themes
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Exhortations » Special » To hold fast the good
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast what is good
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Final Exhortations And Benediction
20
Do not scorn or reject gifts of prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or warning].
21 But test
Phrases
Cross References
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world.
Luke 12:57
Acts 17:11
Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Romans 12:9
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Ephesians 5:10
trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
Deuteronomy 11:6-9
and what He did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that
Deuteronomy 32:46-47
he said to them, “Take to heart all the words of warning which I am speaking to you today; and you shall command your children to observe them carefully—to do all the words of this law.
Proverbs 3:1
But let your heart keep my commandments;
Proverbs 3:21-24
My son, let them not escape from your sight,
But keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 4:13
Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 6:21-23
Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts),
And tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 23:23
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Song of Songs 3:4
“Scarcely had I passed them
When I found him whom my soul loves.
I held on to him and would not let him go
Until I had brought him to my mother’s house,
And into the chamber of her who conceived me.”
Isaiah 8:20
[Direct those people] to the law and to the testimony! If their teachings are not in accord with this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Matthew 7:15-20
Mark 7:14-15
After He called the people to Him again, He began saying to them,
John 8:31
So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him,
John 15:4
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.
Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be
1 Corinthians 2:11
For what person knows the thoughts and motives of a man except the man’s spirit within him? So also no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].
1 Corinthians 14:28-29
But if there is no one to interpret, the one [who wishes to speak in a tongue] must keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
Philippians 1:10
so that you may learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent [identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ [actually living lives that lead others away from sin];
Philippians 3:16
Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.
Philippians 4:8
Finally,
2 Thessalonians 2:15
So then,
2 Timothy 1:15
You are aware of the fact that all who are in [the province of] Asia turned away and deserted me, Phygelus and Hermogenes among them.
2 Timothy 3:6
For among them are those who worm their way into homes and captivate morally weak and spiritually-dwarfed women weighed down by [the burden of their] sins, easily swayed by various impulses,
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; [but that is no concern of mine, for] the Lord will repay him according to his actions.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word];
Revelation 2:2
Revelation 2:25
Revelation 3:3
Revelation 3:11