1 Thessalonians 5:21

Webster's Bible (1833)

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Πάντα δοκιμάζετε· τὸ καλὸν κατέχετε.

Transliteration

Panta dokimazete; the kalon katechete.

Grammar Details

• *Panta*: accusative, neuter, plural - all things
• *dokimazete*: present, active, imperative, 2nd person plural - test/examine
• *kalon*: accusative, neuter, singular with article - good
• *katechete*: present, active, imperative, 2nd person plural - hold fast/keep

Word Meanings

• *dokimazete*: test/examine/prove/scrutinize
• *kalon*: good/excellent/beneficial
• *katechete*: hold fast/keep/retain

Referenced Verses

• 1 John 4:1 : 1 Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
• Rom 12:2 : 2 Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
• Rom 12:9 : 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
• 1 Cor 2:14-15 : 14 Now the natural man doesn't receive the things of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can't know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.
• Luke 12:57 : 57 Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
• Deut 11:6-9 : 6 and what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben; how the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the midst of all Israel: 7 but your eyes have seen all the great work of Yahweh which he did. 8 Therefore shall you keep all the commandment which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land, where you go over to possess it; 9 and that you may prolong your days in the land, which Yahweh swore to your fathers to give to them and to their seed, a land flowing with milk and honey.
• Eph 5:10 : 10 proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord.
• Acts 17:11 : 11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
• 2 Tim 3:6 : 6 For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,
• 2 Tim 4:14 : 14 Alexander, the coppersmith, did much evil to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works,
• Heb 10:23 : 23 let us hold fast the confession of our hope unyieldingly. For he who promised is faithful.
• Phil 1:10 : 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
• Phil 3:16 : 16 Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind.
• Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
• 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
• Rev 2:2 : 2 "I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can't tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.
• Rev 2:25 : 25 Nevertheless, hold firmly that which you have, until I come.
• Rev 3:3 : 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If therefore you won't watch, I will come as a thief, and you won't know what hour I will come upon you.
• Rev 3:11 : 11 I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
• Deut 32:46-47 : 46 He said to them, Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. 47 For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.
• Prov 3:1 : 1 My son, don't forget my teaching; But let your heart keep my commandments:
• Prov 3:21-24 : 21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So they will be life to your soul, And grace for your neck. 23 Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won't stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
• Prov 4:13 : 13 Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
• Prov 6:21-23 : 21 Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
• Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth, and don't sell it: Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
• Song 3:4 : 4 I had scarcely passed from them, When I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, Until I had brought him into my mother's house, Into the chamber of her who conceived me.
• Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law and to the testimony! if they don't speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
• Matt 7:15-20 : 15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. 16 By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit. 18 A good tree can't produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that doesn't grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore, by their fruits you will know them.
• Mark 7:14-15 : 14 He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand. 15 There is nothing from outside of the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.
• John 8:31 : 31 Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
• John 15:4 : 4 Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
• Acts 11:23 : 23 who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
• Acts 14:22 : 22 confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
• 1 Cor 14:28-29 : 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.
• 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God's Spirit.
• 2 Tim 1:15 : 15 This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.