Philippians 4:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Cross References

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

2 Corinthians 8:21

But we want to do what pleases the Lord and what people think is right.

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honour God by telling the good things they saw you do.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. Our consciences are clear, and we always try to live right.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.

Ephesians 5:9

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

Titus 1:8

Instead, they must be friendly to strangers and enjoy doing good things. They must also be sensible, fair, pure, and self-controlled.

1 John 3:3

This hope makes us keep ourselves holy, just as Christ is holy.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Romans 13:13

So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.

Proverbs 20:7

Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

1 John 3:18

Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to have self-control and to be serious and sensible. Their faith, love, and patience must never fail.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray that you will stop doing evil things. We don't pray like this to make ourselves look good, but to get you to do right, even if we are failures.

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

1 Peter 4:8

Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, “A ruler who obeys God and does right

Romans 13:3

Rulers are a threat to evil people, not to good people. There is no need to be afraid of the authorities. Just do right, and they will praise you for it.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my dear friends, be glad that you belong to the Lord. It doesn't bother me to write the same things to you that I have written before. In fact, it is for your own good.

Romans 2:29

To be a real Jew you must obey the Law. True circumcision is something that happens deep in your heart, not something done to your body. And besides, you should want praise from God and not from humans.

Isaiah 26:7

Our LORD, you always do right, and you make the path smooth for those who obey you.

Proverbs 31:31

Show her respect— praise her in public for what she has done.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honour God.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

Deuteronomy 16:20

People of Israel, if you want to enjoy a long and successful life, make sure that everyone is treated with justice in the land the LORD is giving you.

Ephesians 6:14

Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armour.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.

2 Corinthians 6:8

Whether we were honoured or dishonoured or praised or cursed, we always told the truth about ourselves. But some people said we did not.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say.”

John 7:18

If I wanted to bring honour to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honour the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for God to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew that John was a good and holy man. Even though Herod was confused by what John said, he was glad to listen to him. And he often did.

Proverbs 11:1

The LORD hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest.

Ruth 3:11

Don't worry, I'll do what you have asked. You are respected by everyone in town.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

Acts 22:12

In that city there was a man named Ananias, who faithfully obeyed the Law of Moses and was well liked by all the Jewish people living there.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His kisses are sweet. I desire him so much! Young women of Jerusalem, he is my lover and friend.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, don't believe everyone who claims to have the Spirit of God. Test them all to find out if they really do come from God. Many false prophets have already gone out into the world,

1 Timothy 5:2

and treat older women as you would your own mother. Show the same respect to younger women that you would to your sister.

Luke 23:50

There was a man named Joseph, who was from Arimathea in Judea. Joseph was a good and honest man, and he was eager for God's kingdom to come. He was also a member of the Jewish council, but he did not agree with what they had decided.

Proverbs 31:29

“There are many good women, but you are the best!”

Proverbs 16:11

The LORD doesn't like it when we cheat in business.

Proverbs 12:4

A helpful wife is a jewel for her husband, but a shameless wife will make his bones rot.

1 Timothy 3:4

Church officials must be in control of their own families, and they must see that their children are obedient and always respectful.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their followers and some of Herod's followers to say to him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest. You teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are.

Proverbs 31:10

A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find!

Hebrews 11:2

It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women must also be serious. They must not gossip or be heavy drinkers, and they must be faithful in everything they do.

2 Corinthians 8:18

With Titus we are also sending one of the Lord's followers who is well known in every church for spreading the good news.

2 Samuel 1:23

It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.

2 Peter 3:1

My dear friends, this is the second letter I have written to encourage you to do some honest thinking. I don't want you to forget

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you keep judging unfairly and favouring evil people?

Romans 14:18

If you serve Christ in this way, you will please God and be respected by people.