1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

English ASV

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

English Amplified

But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

but prove all things, hold fast the right;

English EASY 2024

Instead, think carefully about everything, to see if it is true. Accept anything that is good.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

But test everything. Keep what is good,

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Put all things to the test: keep what is good

English God's Word - GW 1995

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

English LSB

but examine all things; hold fast to that which is good;

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Examine all things. Firmly hold onto what is good.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Test everything; retain what is good.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Put everything to the test. Hold on to what is good.

English NIV

Test everything. Hold on to the good.

English NKJ 1982

Test all things; hold fast what is good.

English NLT

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

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

but test everything; hold fast to what is good;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test, and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

but test everything; hold fast what is good,

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

but test everything that is said to be sure it is true, and if it is, then accept it.

English Tyndale 1537

Examine(Examen)(prove) all things. Reap(and Keep) that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Compare Translations