But examine all things; hold fast to 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,

Test all things; hold fast what 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.

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

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God– what is good and well- pleasing and perfect.

“ And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.The one who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is understood by no one.

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.

or what he did to Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth in the middle of the Israelite camp and swallowed them, their families, their tents, and all the property they brought with them.I am speaking to you because you are the ones who saw all the great deeds of the LORD!Now pay attention to all the commandments I am giving you today, so that you may be strong enough to enter and possess the land where you are headed,and that you may enjoy long life in the land the LORD promised to give to your ancestors and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.

These Jews were more open- minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.

Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him,“ If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples

Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

However, hold on to what you have until I come.

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying,“ We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.

Then he called the crowd again and said to them,“ Listen to me, everyone, and understand.There is nothing outside of a person that can defile him by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles him.”

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Then you must recall the LORD’s instructions and the prophetic testimony of what would happen. Certainly they say such things because their minds are spiritually darkened.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck.Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

he said to them,“ Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this law.For this is no idle word for you– it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.”

Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,

Scarcely had I passed them by when I found my beloved! I held onto him tightly and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother’s house, to the bedroom chamber of the one who conceived me.

Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

For who among men knows the things of a man except the man’s spirit within him? So too, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

“ Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.You will recognize them by their fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorns or figs from thistles, are they?In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit.Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.So then, you will recognize them by their fruit.

‘ I know your works as well as your labor and steadfast endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have even put to the test those who refer to themselves as apostles( but are not), and have discovered that they are false.

For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.