1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Cross References (37)

  • 1 John 4:1 (37)

    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets hav

  • Romans 12:2 (31)

    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and ap

  • Ephesians 5:10 (24)

    Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

  • Luke 12:57 (19)

    And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

  • Acts 17:11 (17)

    Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and ex

  • Romans 12:9 (15)

    Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

  • Philippians 4:8 (15)

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, wha

  • 1 Corinthians 2:14–15 (13)

    The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he can

  • Revelation 3:3 (13)

    Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, a

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (12)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • Philippians 3:16 (12)

    Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

  • John 15:4 (10)

    Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neithe

  • 1 Corinthians 14:28–29 (10)

    But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.

  • Matthew 7:15–20 (10)

    Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

  • Acts 14:22 (9)

    strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships t

  • Philippians 1:10 (9)

    so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

  • Isaiah 8:20 (9)

    To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

  • Proverbs 3:1 (9)

    My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

  • Proverbs 3:21–24 (8)

    My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

  • John 8:31 (8)

    So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

  • Revelation 3:11 (8)

    I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

  • Revelation 2:25 (7)

    than to hold fast to what you have until I come.

  • 2 Timothy 4:14 (7)

    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

  • Deuteronomy 11:6–9 (7)

    and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth

  • Revelation 2:2 (7)

    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have t

  • 2 Timothy 1:15 (7)

    You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (7)

    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

  • Hebrews 10:23 (7)

    Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

  • Mark 7:14–15 (7)

    Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:

  • Acts 11:23 (6)

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts

  • Proverbs 6:21–23 (6)

    Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.

  • Proverbs 23:23 (6)

    Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:11 (5)

    For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God e

  • Deuteronomy 32:46–47 (4)

    he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your chi

  • Song of Solomon 3:4 (4)

    I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother

  • Proverbs 4:13 (3)

    Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

  • 2 Timothy 3:6 (3)

    They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and l