Verse 21
Prove{G1381}{(G5720)} all things{G3956}; hold fast{G2722}{(G5720)} that which{G3588} is good{G2570}.
Referenced Verses
- 1 John 4:1 : 1 Beloved{G27}, believe{G4100}{(G5720)} not{G3361} every{G3956} spirit{G4151}, but{G235} try{G1381}{(G5720)} the spirits{G4151} whether{G1487} they are{G2076}{(G5748)} of{G1537} God{G2316}: because{G3754} many{G4183} false prophets{G5578} are gone out{G1831}{(G5758)} into{G1519} the world{G2889}.
- Rom 12:2 : 2 And{G2532} be{G4964} not{G3361} conformed{G4964}{(G5728)} to this{G5129} world{G165}: but{G235} be ye transformed{G3339}{(G5744)} by the renewing{G342} of your{G5216} mind{G3563}, that{G1519} ye{G5209} may prove{G1381}{(G5721)} what{G5101} is that good{G18}, and{G2532} acceptable{G2101}, and{G2532} perfect{G5046}, will{G2307} of God{G2316}.
- Rom 12:9 : 9 Let love{G26}{(G5753)} be without dissimulation{G505}. Abhor{G655}{(G5723)} that which is evil{G4190}; cleave{G2853}{(G5746)} to that which is good{G18}.
- 1 Cor 2:14-15 : 14 But{G1161} the natural{G5591} man{G444} receiveth{G1209}{(G5736)} not{G3756} the things{G3588} of the Spirit{G4151} of God{G2316}: for{G1063} they are{G2076}{(G5748)} foolishness{G3472} unto him{G846}: neither{G2532}{G3756} can{G1410}{(G5736)} he know{G1097}{(G5629)} them, because{G3754} they are spiritually{G4153} discerned{G350}{(G5743)}. 15 But{G1161} he that is spiritual{G4152} judgeth{G350}{(G5719)}{G3303} all things{G3956}, yet{G1161} he himself{G846} is judged{G350}{(G5743)} of{G5259} no man{G3762}.
- Luke 12:57 : 57 Yea{G1161}, and why{G5101} even{G2532} of{G575} yourselves{G1438} judge ye{G2919}{(G5719)} not{G3756} what is right{G1342}?
- Deut 11:6-9 : 6 And what he did{H6213}{(H8804)} unto Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48}, the sons{H1121} of Eliab{H446}, the son{H1121} of Reuben{H7205}: how the earth{H776} opened{H6475}{(H8804)} her mouth{H6310}, and swallowed them up{H1104}{(H8799)}, and their households{H1004}, and their tents{H168}, and all the substance{H3351} that was in their possession{H7272}, in the midst{H7130} of all Israel{H3478}: 7 But your eyes{H5869} have seen{H7200}{(H8802)} all the great{H1419} acts{H4639} of the LORD{H3068} which he did{H6213}{(H8804)}. 8 Therefore shall ye keep{H8104}{(H8804)} all the commandments{H4687} which{H834} I command{H6680}{(H8764)} you this day{H3117}, that ye may be strong{H2388}{(H8799)}, and go in{H935}{(H8804)} and possess{H3423}{(H8804)} the land{H776}, whither ye go{H5674}{(H8802)} to possess{H3423}{(H8800)} it; 9 And that ye may prolong{H748}{(H8686)} your days{H3117} in the land{H127}, which the LORD{H3068} sware{H7650}{(H8738)} unto your fathers{H1} to give{H5414}{(H8800)} unto them and to their seed{H2233}, a land{H776} that floweth{H2100}{(H8802)} with milk{H2461} and honey{H1706}.
- Eph 5:10 : 10 Proving{G1381}{(G5723)} what{G5101} is{G2076}{(G5748)} acceptable{G2101} unto the Lord{G2962}.
- Acts 17:11 : 11 {G1161} These{G3778} were{G2258}{(G5713)} more noble{G2104} than those in{G1722} Thessalonica{G2332}, in that they{G3748} received{G1209}{(G5662)} the word{G3056} with{G3326} all{G3956} readiness of mind{G4288}, and searched{G350}{(G5723)} the scriptures{G1124} daily{G2250}{G2596}, whether{G1487} those things{G5023} were{G2192}{(G5722)} so{G3779}.
- 2 Tim 3:6 : 6 For{G1063} of{G1537} this sort{G5130} are they{G1526}{(G5748)} which creep{G1744}{(G5723)} into{G1519} houses{G3614}, and{G2532} lead captive{G162}{(G5723)} silly women{G1133} laden{G4987}{(G5772)} with sins{G266}, led away{G71}{(G5746)} with divers{G4164} lusts{G1939},
- 2 Tim 4:14 : 14 Alexander{G223} the coppersmith{G5471} did{G1731}{(G5668)} me{G3427} much{G4183} evil{G2556}: the Lord{G2962} reward{G591}{(G5630)} him{G846} according to{G2596} his{G846} works{G2041}:
- Heb 10:23 : 23 Let us hold fast{G2722}{(G5725)} the profession{G3671} of our faith{G1680} without wavering{G186};(for{G1063} he is faithful{G4103} that promised{G1861}{(G5666)};)
- Phil 1:10 : 10 That{G1519} ye{G5209} may approve{G1381}{(G5721)} things that are excellent{G1308}{(G5723)}; that{G2443} ye may be{G5600}{(G5753)} sincere{G1506} and{G2532} without offence{G677} till{G1519} the day{G2250} of Christ{G5547};
- Phil 3:16 : 16 Nevertheless{G4133}, whereto{G1519}{G3739} we have already attained{G5348}{(G5656)}, let us walk{G4748}{(G5721)} by the same{G846} rule{G2583}, let us mind{G5426}{(G5721)} the same thing{G846}.
- Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally{G3063}, brethren{G80}, whatsoever things{G3745} are{G2076}{(G5748)} true{G227}, whatsoever things{G3745} are honest{G4586}, whatsoever things{G3745} are just{G1342}, whatsoever things{G3745} are pure{G53}, whatsoever things{G3745} are lovely{G4375}, whatsoever things{G3745} are of good report{G2163}; if there be any{G1536} virtue{G703}, and{G2532} if there be any{G1536} praise{G1868}, think{G3049}{(G5737)} on these things{G5023}.
- 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 Therefore{G686}{G3767}, brethren{G80}, stand fast{G4739}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} hold{G2902}{(G5720)} the traditions{G3862} which{G3739} ye have been taught{G1321}{(G5681)}, whether{G1535} by{G1223} word{G3056}, or{G1535}{G1223} our{G2257} epistle{G1992}.
- Rev 2:2 : 2 I know{G1492}{(G5758)} thy{G4675} works{G2041}, and{G2532} thy{G4675} labour{G2873}, and{G2532} thy{G4675} patience{G5281}, and{G2532} how{G3754} thou canst{G1410}{(G5736)} not{G3756} bear{G941}{(G5658)} them which are evil{G2556}: and{G2532} thou hast tried{G3985}{(G5668)} them which say{G5335}{(G5723)} they are{G1511}{(G5750)} apostles{G652}, and{G2532} are{G1526}{(G5748)} not{G3756}, and{G2532} hast found{G2147}{(G5627)} them{G846} liars{G5571}:
- Rev 2:25 : 25 But{G4133} that which{G3739} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} already hold fast{G2902}{(G5657)} till{G891}{G3739} I come{G302}{G2240}{(G5661)}.
- Rev 3:3 : 3 Remember{G3421}{(G5720)} therefore{G3767} how{G4459} thou hast received{G2983}{(G5758)} and{G2532} heard{G191}{(G5656)}, and{G2532} hold fast{G5083}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} repent{G3340}{(G5657)}. If{G3362} therefore{G3767} thou shalt{G1127} not{G3362} watch{G1127}{(G5661)}, I will come{G2240}{(G5692)} on{G1909} thee{G4571} as{G5613} a thief{G2812}, and{G2532} thou shalt{G1097} not{G3364} know{G1097}{(G5632)} what{G4169} hour{G5610} I will come{G2240}{(G5692)} upon{G1909} thee{G4571}.
- Rev 3:11 : 11 Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, I come{G2064}{(G5736)} quickly{G5035}: hold that fast{G2902}{(G5720)} which{G3739} thou hast{G2192}{(G5719)}, that{G2443} no man{G3367} take{G2983}{(G5632)} thy{G4675} crown{G4735}.
- Deut 32:46-47 : 46 And he said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Set{H7760}{(H8798)} your hearts{H3824} unto all the words{H1697} which I testify{H5749}{(H8688)} among you this day{H3117}, which ye shall command{H6680}{(H8762)} your children{H1121} to observe{H8104}{(H8800)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)}, all the words{H1697} of this law{H8451}. 47 For it is not a vain{H7386} thing{H1697} for you; because it is your life{H2416}: and through this thing{H1697} ye shall prolong{H748}{(H8686)} your days{H3117} in the land{H127}, whither ye go over{H5674}{(H8802)} Jordan{H3383} to possess{H3423}{(H8800)} it.
- Prov 3:1 : 1 My son{H1121}, forget{H7911}{(H8799)} not my law{H8451}; but let thine heart{H3820} keep{H5341}{(H8799)} my commandments{H4687}:
- Prov 3:21-24 : 21 My son{H1121}, let not them depart{H3868}{(H8799)} from thine eyes{H5869}: keep{H5341}{(H8798)} sound wisdom{H8454} and discretion{H4209}: 22 So shall they be life{H2416} unto thy soul{H5315}, and grace{H2580} to thy neck{H1621}. 23 Then shalt thou walk{H3212}{(H8799)} in thy way{H1870} safely{H983}, and thy foot{H7272} shall not stumble{H5062}{(H8799)}. 24 When thou liest down{H7901}{(H8799)}, thou shalt not be afraid{H6342}{(H8799)}: yea, thou shalt lie down{H7901}{(H8804)}, and thy sleep{H8142} shall be sweet{H6149}{(H8804)}.
- Prov 4:13 : 13 Take fast hold{H2388}{(H8685)} of instruction{H4148}; let her not go{H7503}{(H8686)}: keep{H5341}{(H8798)} her; for she is thy life{H2416}.
- Prov 6:21-23 : 21 Bind{H7194}{(H8798)} them continually{H8548} upon thine heart{H3820}, and tie{H6029}{(H8798)} them about thy neck{H1621}. 22 When thou goest{H1980}{(H8692)}, it shall lead{H5148}{(H8686)} thee; when thou sleepest{H7901}{(H8800)}, it shall keep{H8104}{(H8799)} thee; and when thou awakest{H6974}{(H8689)}, it shall talk{H7878}{(H8799)} with thee. 23 For the commandment{H4687} is a lamp{H5216}; and the law{H8451} is light{H216}; and reproofs{H8433} of instruction{H4148} are the way{H1870} of life{H2416}:
- Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy{H7069}{(H8798)} the truth{H571}, and sell{H4376}{(H8799)} it not; also wisdom{H2451}, and instruction{H4148}, and understanding{H998}.
- Song 3:4 : 4 It was but a little{H4592} that I passed{H5674}{(H8804)} from them, but I found{H4672}{(H8804)} him whom my soul{H5315} loveth{H157}{(H8804)}: I held{H270}{(H8804)} him, and would not let him go{H7503}{(H8686)}, until I had brought{H935}{(H8689)} him into my mother's{H517} house{H1004}, and into the chamber{H2315} of her that conceived{H2029}{(H8802)} me.
- Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law{H8451} and to the testimony{H8584}: if they speak{H559}{(H8799)} not according to this word{H1697}, it is because there is no light{H7837} in them.
- Matt 7:15-20 : 15 Beware{G1161}{G4337}{(G5720)} of{G575} false prophets{G5578}, which{G3748} come{G2064}{(G5736)} to{G4314} you{G5209} in{G1722} sheep's{G4263} clothing{G1742}, but{G1161} inwardly{G2081} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} ravening{G727} wolves{G3074}. 16 Ye shall know{G1921}{(G5695)} them{G846} by{G575} their{G846} fruits{G2590}{G3385}. Do men gather{G4816}{(G5719)} grapes{G4718} of{G575} thorns{G173}, or{G2228} figs{G4810} of{G575} thistles{G5146}? 17 Even so{G3779} every{G3956} good{G18} tree{G1186} bringeth forth{G4160}{(G5719)} good{G2570} fruit{G2590}; but{G1161} a corrupt{G4550} tree{G1186} bringeth forth{G4160}{(G5719)} evil{G4190} fruit{G2590}. 18 A good{G18} tree{G1186} cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} bring forth{G4160}{(G5721)} evil{G4190} fruit{G2590}, neither{G3761} can a corrupt{G4550} tree{G1186} bring forth{G4160}{(G5721)} good{G2570} fruit{G2590}. 19 Every{G3956} tree{G1186} that bringeth{G4160} not{G3361} forth{G4160}{(G5723)} good{G2570} fruit{G2590} is hewn down{G1581}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} cast{G906}{(G5743)} into{G1519} the fire{G4442}. 20 Wherefore{G686} by{G575} their{G846} fruits{G2590} ye shall know{G1921}{(G5695)} them{G846}.
- Mark 7:14-15 : 14 And{G2532} when he had called{G4341}{(G5666)} all{G3956} the people{G3793} unto him, he said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto them{G846}, Hearken{G191}{(G5720)} unto me{G3450} every one{G3956} of you, and{G2532} understand{G4920}{(G5720)}: 15 There is{G2076}{(G5748)} nothing{G3762} from without{G1855} a man{G444}, that{G3739} entering{G1531}{(G5740)} into{G1519} him{G846} can{G1410}{(G5736)} defile{G2840}{(G5658)} him{G846}: but{G235} the things which come{G1607}{(G5740)} out of{G575} him{G846}, those{G1565} are they{G2076}{(G5748)} that defile{G2840}{(G5723)} the man{G444}.
- John 8:31 : 31 Then{G3767} said{G3004}{(G5707)} Jesus{G2424} to{G4314} those Jews{G2453} which{G3588} believed{G4100}{(G5761)} on him{G846}, If{G1437} ye{G5210} continue{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} my{G1699} word{G3056}, then are ye{G2075}{(G5748)} my{G3450} disciples{G3101} indeed{G230};
- John 15:4 : 4 Abide{G3306}{(G5657)} in{G1722} me{G1698}, and I{G2504} in{G1722} you{G5213}. As{G2531} the branch{G2814} cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} bear{G5342}{(G5721)} fruit{G2590} of{G575} itself{G1438}, except{G3362} it abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} the vine{G288}; no more{G3761}{G3779} can ye{G5210}, except{G3362} ye abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} me{G1698}.
- Acts 11:23 : 23 Who{G3739}, when he came{G3854}{(G5637)}, and{G2532} had seen{G1492}{(G5631)} the grace{G5485} of God{G2316}, was glad{G5463}{(G5644)}, and{G2532} exhorted{G3870}{(G5707)} them all{G3956}, that with purpose{G4286} of heart{G2588} they would cleave unto{G4357}{(G5721)} the Lord{G2962}.
- Acts 14:22 : 22 Confirming{G1991}{(G5723)} the souls{G5590} of the disciples{G3101}, and exhorting them{G3870}{(G5723)} to continue{G1696}{(G5721)} in the faith{G4102}, and{G2532} that{G3754} we{G2248} must{G1163}{(G5748)} through{G1223} much{G4183} tribulation{G2347} enter{G1525}{(G5629)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.
- 1 Cor 14:28-29 : 28 But{G1161} if{G3362} there be{G5600}{(G5753)} no{G3362} interpreter{G1328}, let him keep silence{G4601}{(G5720)} in{G1722} the church{G1577}; and{G1161} let him speak{G2980}{(G5720)} to himself{G1438}, and{G2532} to God{G2316}. 29 {G1161} Let{G2980} the prophets{G4396} speak{G2980}{(G5720)} two{G1417} or{G2228} three{G5140}, and{G2532} let{G1252} the other{G243} judge{G1252}{(G5720)}.
- 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore{G5620}, my{G3450} beloved{G27} brethren{G80}, be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} stedfast{G1476}, unmoveable{G277}, always{G3842} abounding{G4052}{(G5723)} in{G1722} the work{G2041} of the Lord{G2962}, forasmuch as ye know{G1492}{(G5761)} that{G3754} your{G5216} labour{G2873} is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} in vain{G2756} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}.
- 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For{G1063} what{G5101} man{G444} knoweth{G1492}{(G5758)} the things{G3588} of a man{G444}, save{G1508} the spirit{G4151} of man{G444} which{G3588} is in{G1722} him{G846}? even{G2532} so{G3779} the things{G3588} of God{G2316} knoweth{G1492}{(G5758)} no man{G3762}, but{G1508} the Spirit{G4151} of God{G2316}.
- 2 Tim 1:15 : 15 This{G5124} thou knowest{G1492}{(G5758)}, that{G3754} all{G3956} they which are in{G1722} Asia{G773} be turned away from{G654}{(G5648)} me{G3165}; of whom{G3739} are{G2076}{(G5748)} Phygellus{G5436} and{G2532} Hermogenes{G2061}.