Examine

To carefully look at something to understand it better and decide if it is true or right.

Key References

Acts 17:11

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

1 Corinthians 2:14

The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 4:4

My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

1 Corinthians 9:3

This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

All Scripture References (14)

Luke (1)
Luke 23:14

and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

Acts (5)
Acts 4:9

If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,

Acts 12:19

After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.

Acts 17:11

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Acts 24:8

By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

Acts 28:18

They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

1 Corinthians (8)
1 Corinthians 2:14

The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 2:15

The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.

1 Corinthians 4:3

I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

1 Corinthians 4:4

My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

1 Corinthians 9:3

This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

1 Corinthians 10:25

Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,

1 Corinthians 10:27

If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,