1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Final Instructions and Benediction

¹⁹ _y Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰ Do not despise _z prophecies, ²¹ but _a test everything; hold fast what is good. ²² Abstain from every form of evil.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 14:30
   If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent.
   Ephesians 4:30
   And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
   1 Timothy 4:14
   Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
   2 Timothy 1:6
   For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 11:4
   Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
   
3. Cross References
   1 John 4:1
   Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
   Job 34:4
   Let us choose what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good.
   Ephesians 5:10
   And try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.