Test all things, and hold firmly that which 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.

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

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well- pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.

Now the natural man doesn’t receive the things of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can’t know them, because they are spiritually discerned.But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.

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

Remember therefore how you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If therefore you won’t watch, I will come as a thief, and you won’t 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, with their households, their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the middle of all Israel;but your eyes have seen all of Yahweh’s great work which he did.Therefore you shall keep the entire commandment which I command you today, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land that you go over to possess;and that you may prolong your days in the land which Yahweh swore to your fathers to give to them and to their offspring, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:

Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let’s walk by the same rule. Let’s be of the same mind.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him,“ If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.

let’s 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 the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God.Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.

Nevertheless, hold that which you have firmly until I come.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

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

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 any praise, think about these things.

I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.

Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them,“ Hear me, all of you, and understand.There is nothing from outside of the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.

Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for 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 for your neck.Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

He said to them,“ Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you today, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.For it is no vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.”

Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

I had scarcely passed from them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother’s house, into the room of her who conceived me.

Alexander, the coppersmith, did much evil to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds,

who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

For who among men 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 God’s Spirit.

“ Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire.Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

“ I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.

For some of these are people who creep into houses and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,