King James Version

1 Thessalonians 5:21

In 1 Thessalonians 5 of 1 Thessalonians.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Study

Greek

Tap a word to see its meaning.

The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “now” (δὲ) before do test here.

πάνταpantaall thingsπᾶς (pas)adjective, accusative, plural, neuter — “all things”, the object formG3956all, the whole, every kind of.This verse uses “all”.all thingsδὲdebutδέconjunction — “but”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.This verse uses “but”.δοκιμάζετεdokimazeteto testδοκιμάζω (dokimazō)verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural — “to test”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1381I put to the test, prove, examine; I distinguish by testing, approve after testing; I am fit.τὸtothat whichὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, neuter — “that which”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.that whichκαλὸνkalonis goodκαλός (kalos)adjective, accusative, singular, neuter — “is good”, the object formG2570beautiful, as an outward sign of the inward good, noble, honorable character; good, worthy, honorable, noble, and seen to be so.This verse uses “good”.is goodκατέχετεkatecheteto hold backκατέχω (katechō)verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural — “to hold back”, an ongoing or repeated actionG2722(a) I hold fast, bind, arrest, (b) I take possession of, lay hold of, (c) I hold back, detain, restrain, (d) I hold a ship, keep its head.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

Compare Public-Domain Translations

The King James Version remains the text of this page and the canonical URL.

American Standard Version (1901)

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Young’s Literal Translation

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

World English Bible

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

Darby Translation

but prove all things, hold fast the right;

Douay-Rheims

But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

American Standard Version (1901)

Young’s Literal Translation

World English Bible

Darby Translation

Douay-Rheims

Analytics Cookies