but test everything that is said. Hold on 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 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.

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

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

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

“ Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?

Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.

But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others.

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.

They didn’t see what he did to Dathan and Abiram( the sons of Eliab, a descendant of Reuben) when the earth opened its mouth in the Israelite camp and swallowed them, along with their households and tents and every living thing that belonged to them.But you have seen the Lord perform all these mighty deeds with your own eyes!“ Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter.If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord swore to give to your ancestors and to you, their descendants— a land flowing with milk and honey!

And the people of Berea were more open minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.

But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.

Jesus said to the people who believed in him,“ You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.

With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter.

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said.

except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.

where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

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

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear.“ All of you listen,” he said,“ and try to understand.It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart.”

Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.

Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me— even Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them,for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly.

he added:“ Take to heart all the words of warning I have given you today. Pass them on as a command to your children so they will obey every word of these instructions.These instructions are not empty words— they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.”

Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you.For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.

Then scarcely had I left them when I found my love! I caught and held him tightly, then I brought him to my mother’s house, into my mother’s bed, where I had been conceived.

Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done.

When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.

No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit.

“ Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.

“ I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars.

They are the kind who work their way into people’s homes and win the confidence of vulnerable women who are burdened with the guilt of sin and controlled by various desires.