Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 5:21
American Standard Version
prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
Amplified® Bible
But test {and} prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.
Contemporary English Version
Put everything to the test. Accept what is good
Darby English Version
but prove all things, hold fast the right;
Good News Bible
Put all things to the test: keep what is good
International Standard Version
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good,
King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
New American Standard Bible
But examine everything {carefully;} hold fast to that which is good;
New International Version
Test everything. Hold on to the good.
New King James Version
Test all things; hold fast what is good.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which proves good;
Young's Literal Translation
all things prove; that which is good hold fast;