Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever i…”

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

World English Bible

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

American Standard Version

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Geneva Bible 1599

Furthermore, brethre, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are honest, whatsoeuer thinges are iust, whatsoeuer thinges are pure, whatsoeuer thinges are worthie loue, whatsoeuer things are of good report, if there be any vertue, or if there be any praise, thinke on these things,

Darby Translation

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things [are] true, whatsoever things [are] noble, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] amiable, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.

Young's Literal Translation

As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as [are] grave, as many as [are] righteous, as many as [are] pure, as many as [are] lovely, as many as [are] of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;

Bible in Basic English

For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.

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Cross references

“Finally”

Philippians 3:1

Philippians 3:1 · BSB

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

“whatsoever”

James 3:17 Romans 12:9–21 Galatians 5:22 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 2 Peter 1:5–7

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Romans 12:9–21 · BSB

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 · BSB

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

2 Peter 1:5–7 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

“are true”

Ephesians 5:9 1 Peter 1:22 1 John 3:18 Ephesians 4:25 Ephesians 6:14 John 7:18

Ephesians 5:9 · BSB

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 John 3:18 · BSB

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Ephesians 4:25 · BSB

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Ephesians 6:14 · BSB

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

John 7:18 · BSB

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

“honest”

Titus 2:7 2 Corinthians 8:21 Hebrews 13:18 1 Peter 2:12 Titus 3:14 Romans 13:13

Titus 2:7 · BSB

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Hebrews 13:18 · BSB

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Romans 13:13 · BSB

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

“are just”

Titus 1:8 Proverbs 20:7 Deuteronomy 16:20 2 Samuel 23:3 Isaiah 26:7 Genesis 18:19

Titus 1:8 · BSB

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Proverbs 20:7 · BSB

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

Deuteronomy 16:20 · BSB

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

2 Samuel 23:3 · BSB

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Isaiah 26:7 · BSB

The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

Genesis 18:19 · BSB

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

“are pure”

1 Timothy 4:12 1 John 3:3 James 1:27 Titus 2:14 1 Timothy 5:2 2 Peter 3:1

1 Timothy 4:12 · BSB

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 John 3:3 · BSB

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

James 1:27 · BSB

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

1 Timothy 5:2 · BSB

older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

2 Peter 3:1 · BSB

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking

“are lovely”

1 Peter 4:8 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 Song of Solomon 5:16 2 Samuel 1:23

1 Peter 4:8 · BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Corinthians 13:1–13 · BSB

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.

Song of Solomon 5:16 · BSB

His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 1:23 · BSB

Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.

“are of”

Colossians 4:5 1 Timothy 5:10 Acts 22:12 Hebrews 11:2 1 Thessalonians 5:22 1 Timothy 3:7

Colossians 4:5 · BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Acts 22:12 · BSB

There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Hebrews 11:2 · BSB

This is why the ancients were commended.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · BSB

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

“virtue”

Ruth 3:11 Proverbs 31:29 Proverbs 31:10 Proverbs 12:4 2 Peter 1:3 2 Peter 1:4

Ruth 3:11 · BSB

And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

Proverbs 31:29 · BSB

“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

Proverbs 31:10 · BSB

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Proverbs 12:4 · BSB

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

2 Peter 1:3 · BSB

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 1:4 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

“praise”

Proverbs 31:31 Romans 13:3 Romans 2:29 1 Corinthians 4:5 2 Corinthians 8:18

Proverbs 31:31 · BSB

Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.

Romans 13:3 · BSB

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

Romans 2:29 · BSB

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

2 Corinthians 8:18 · BSB

Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

“think”

Luke 16:15 1 John 4:1 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Luke 16:15 · BSB

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

1 John 4:1 · BSB

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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