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

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Paul admonishes the believers to be joyful at all times and to keep on praying. Constant thanksgiving was to mark their lives. Further, Paul tells his readers ...

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ... Test all things; hold fast what is good. ... But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good].

1 Thessalonians 5:21 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB). 21 but examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 In-Context. 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 ...

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus ...

Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless ...

Heavenly Father, instil in me a desire to know You more and to study Your Word diligently and prayerfully so that I may be approved unto God. Help me to examine ...

3When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.