Verse Meaning1 ThessaloniansComplex verse
1 Thessalonians 5:21: Meaning Explained
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
“Instead, put everything to the test. Hold on to what is good.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Check all messages against God's truth. Keep the good ones and reject the bad ones.
What’s Happening Here
Paul tells believers to test prophecies to make sure they're true. Keep what's good and true, and reject what's false.
Key Words
testto check if something is real or true
Why It Matters
Being open to God's messages doesn't mean accepting everything. Good judgment is important.
Did You Know?
Paul is showing that prophecy should be taken seriously but also tested against God's word.
Word Study
G3956
all thingsπάντα
G1381
Proveδοκιμάζετε
G3588
that whichτὸ
G2570
is goodκαλὸν
G2722
hold fastκατέχετε
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