1 Thessalonians 5:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 — KJV
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:21 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 5:21
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:21: things, hold, good
“Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:21: things, hold, good
“Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. labours: or, things wherewith ye grieve others: Heb. griefs”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:21: things, hold, fast
“Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:21: things, hold, good
“For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:21: prove, things, hold
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