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1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 KJV
1 Thessalonians · chapter 5 · verses 21–22
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 · King James Version
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 in context
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23And 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 Christ.
24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
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Cross references
- 1 John 4:1
- Romans 12:2
- Ephesians 5:10
- Luke 12:57
- Acts 17:11
- Philippians 4:8
- Romans 12:9
- 1 Corinthians 2:14-15
- 2 Corinthians 6:3
- 2 Corinthians 8:20-21
- 1 Corinthians 10:31-33
- Romans 12:17
Key words (Strong's)
- appearanceeidosthe external or outward appearance, form figure, shape, form, kindG1491 →
- Abstainapechomaito hold one s self off, refrain, abstainG567 →
- Provedokimazōto test, examine, prove, scrutinise , as metals, to recognise as genuine after…G1381 →
- fastkatechōto hold back, detain, retain, from going away, to restrain, hinder , that which hinders…G2722 →
- goodkalosbeautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable…G2570 →
- evilponērosfull of labours, annoyances, hardships, pressed and harassed by labours, bringing toils…G4190 →
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Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we may observe how they are connected together, and have a dependence upon one another. 1. Rejoice evermore, Th1 5:16.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 16-22