1 THESSALONIANS 5:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
But test everything; hold fast to what is good — discernment (dokimazō, to test) is required; not all claims of Spirit-leading are authentic. 'Hold fast' (katechō) to the good; retention of truth is active, demanding.
Church Fathers on 1 Thessalonians 5:21
A thick mist, a darkness and cloud is spread over all the earth. And, showing this, the Apostle said, “For we were once darkness.” Ephesians 5:8 And again, “You, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” Since therefore there is, so to speak, a moonless night, and we walk in that night, God has given us a bright lamp, having kindled in our souls the grace of the Holy Spirit. But some who have received this light have rendered it more bright…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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