1 Thessalonians 5:21 nasb — But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

NASB

"But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;"

— 1 Thessalonians 5:21, NASB

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1 Thessalonians 5:21 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
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ASV
“prove all things; hold fast that which is good; ”
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WEB
“Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.”
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NET
“But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.”
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DRB
“But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.”
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BBE
“Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;”
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KJVA
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do not quench the Spirit;

do not despise prophetic utterances.

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

abstain from every form of evil.

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:21 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:21 in the NASB reads: “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;”

Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:21 in the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 5:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 21.

Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?

1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.

What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?

One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.

What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?

1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 5:21.

What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:21 in?

1 Thessalonians 5:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:21?

1 Thessalonians 5:21 reads (NASB): “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 nasb — But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

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