but test them all; hold on to what is good,

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

This verse follows Paul's instruction for the Thessalonians not to "despise" prophecies. This does not mean accepting any and every claim of prophetic speech.

New International Version but test them all; hold on to what is good, New Living Translation but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.

19 Do not quench the Spirit. ... 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good,. 22 reject every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you ...

The Saints will know the season of the Second Coming of Christ—Live the way Saints should live—Rejoice evermore—Do not despise prophesyings.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

28 янв. 2018 г. · This command clearly has a general application, extending in principle to all things that impact our spiritual life (which in fact is everything!).

2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night. 3When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster ...