Test all things; hold fast what is good.

但要凡事察验；善美的要持守，

但凡事要察验：美善的事要持守，

但凡事要察验：美善的事要持守，

凡事都要小心察验，持守良善的事，

凡事都要察验，好的要持守，

却要凡事分辨，要持守美善，

但要凡事察驗；善美的要持守，

但凡事要察驗：美善的事要持守，

但凡事要察驗：美善的事要持守，

凡事都要小心察驗，持守良善的事，

凡事都要察驗，好的要持守，

凡事要察驗，好的要持守；

卻要凡事分辨，要持守美善，

考驗諸事、惟善是執、

凡事省察、惟據乎善、

凡事省察、惟據於善、

審慎萬事、擇善固執、

but test them all; hold on to what is good,

But test all prophecies. Hold on to what is good.

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.

but test all things. Hold on to what is good.

but examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good,

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

but test all things. Hold on to what is good.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

“ Yes, and why, even of yourselves, do you not judge what is right?

finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.

and what He did to Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, their households, their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel—but your eyes have seen every great act of the Lord which He did.“ Therefore you shall keep every commandment which I command you today, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land which you cross over to possess,and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord swore to give your fathers, to them and their descendants,‘ a land flowing with milk and honey.’

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,“ If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.

Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.

But hold fast what you have till I come.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ,

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying,“ We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy— meditate on these things.

Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them,“ Hear Me, everyone, and understand:There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man.

Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.

Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion;So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

and He said to them:“ Set your hearts on all the words which I testify among you today, which you shall command your children to be careful to observe— all the words of this law.For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess.”

Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck.When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you.For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Scarcely had I passed by them, When I found the one I love. I held him and would not let him go, Until I had brought him to the house of my mother, And into the chamber of her who conceived me.

Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works.

When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

“ Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

“ I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars;

For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,