1 Thessalonians 5:21
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”1 Thessalonians 5:21
What Does 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 5:21 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 John 4:1“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Ephesians 5:10“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”Luke 12:57“Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Revelation 2:2“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”Romans 12:9“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”Hebrews 5:14“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”Revelation 3:3“Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Philippians 3:16“Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.”Matthew 7:15“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”John 15:4“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”Proverbs 3:1“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”1 Corinthians 2:15“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”1 Corinthians 14:28“But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.”
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