Philippians 4:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

Cross References

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

Titus 2:7

You should be an example for them in every way by the good things you do. When you teach, be honest and serious.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are trying to do what is right. We want to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe are living all around you. They may say that you are doing wrong. So live such good lives that they will see the good you do, and they will give glory to God on the day he comes.

Hebrews 13:18

Continue praying for us. We feel right about what we do, because we always try to do what is best.

1 Timothy 4:12

You are young, but don’t let anyone treat you as if you are not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them by what you say, by the way you live, by your love, by your faith, and by your pure life.

Ephesians 5:9

This light produces every kind of goodness, right living, and truth.

Titus 1:8

An elder must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must love what is good. He must be wise. He must live right. He must be devoted to God and pleasing to him. And he must be able to control himself.

1 John 3:3

He is pure, and everyone who has this hope in him keeps themselves pure like Christ.

1 Peter 1:22

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. Now you can have true love for your brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply—with all your heart.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good and helping anyone who has a need. Then they will not have empty lives.

Romans 13:13

We should live in a right way, like people who belong to the day. We should not have wild parties or be drunk. We should not be involved in sexual sin or any kind of immoral behavior. We should not cause arguments and trouble or be jealous.

Proverbs 20:7

When people live good, honest lives, their children are blessed.

James 1:27

The worship that God wants is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence. This is the kind of worship that God accepts as pure and good.

1 John 3:18

My children, our love should not be only words and talk. No, our love must be real. We must show our love by the things we do.

Titus 2:2

Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They must be strong in faith, in love, and in patience.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. Our concern here is not for people to see that we have passed the test in our work with you. Our main concern is that you do what is right, even if it looks as if we have failed the test.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with those who are not believers. Use your time in the best way you can.

1 Peter 4:8

Most important of all, love each other deeply, because love makes you willing to forgive many sins.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘Whoever rules people fairly, who rules with respect for God,

Romans 13:3

People who do right don’t have to fear the rulers. But those who do wrong must fear them. Do you want to be free from fearing them? Then do only what is right, and they will praise you.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. He died to free us from all evil. He died to make us pure—people who belong only to him and who always want to do good.

Philippians 3:1

And now, my brothers and sisters, be filled with joy in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again. I want to be sure that you are prepared.

Romans 2:29

A true Jew is one who is a Jew inside. True circumcision is done in the heart. It is done by the Spirit, not by the written law. And anyone who is circumcised in the heart by the Spirit gets praise from God, not from people.

Isaiah 26:7

Honesty is the path good people follow. They follow the path that is straight and true. And God, you make that way smooth and easy to follow.

Proverbs 31:31

Give her the reward she deserves. Praise her in public for what she has done.

1 Timothy 2:2

You should pray for rulers and for all who have authority. Pray for these leaders so that we can live quiet and peaceful lives—lives full of devotion to God and respect for him.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Goodness and Fairness! You must try very hard to be good and fair all the time. Then you will live and keep the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Ephesians 6:14

So stand strong with the belt of truth tied around your waist, and on your chest wear the protection of right living.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

If you do these things, then those who are not believers will respect the way you live. And you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

Ephesians 4:25

So you must stop telling lies. “You must always speak the truth to each other,” because we all belong to each other in the same body.

2 Corinthians 6:8

Some people honor us, but others shame us. Some people say good things about us, but others say bad things. Some people say we are liars, but we speak the truth.

Acts 10:22

The men said, “A holy angel told Cornelius to invite you to his house. He is an army officer. He is a good man, one who worships God, and all the Jewish people respect him. The angel told him to invite you to his house so that he can listen to what you have to say.”

John 7:18

If I taught my own ideas, I would just be trying to get honor for myself. But if I am trying to bring honor to the one who sent me, I can be trusted. Anyone doing that is not going to lie.

Luke 2:25

A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man who was devoted to God. He was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel. The Holy Spirit was with him.

Mark 6:20

Herod was afraid to kill John, because he knew that he was a good and holy man. So he protected him. He liked listening to John, although what John said left him with so many questions.

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord hates false scales, but he loves accurate weights.

Ruth 3:11

Now, young woman, don’t be afraid. I will do what you ask. All the people in our town know that you are a very good woman.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said to them, “You make yourselves look good in front of people. But God knows what is really in your hearts. What people think is important is worth nothing to God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge anyone now. The time for judging will be when the Lord comes. He will shine light on everything that is now hidden in darkness. He will make known the secret purposes of our hearts. Then the praise each person should get will come from God.

Acts 22:12

“In Damascus a man named Ananias came to me. He was a man who was devoted to God and obeyed the Law of Moses. All the Jews who lived there respected him.

Song of Solomon 5:16

Yes, women of Jerusalem, my lover is everything I desire. His mouth is the sweetest of all. This is my lover; this is my darling.

Genesis 18:19

I have made a special agreement with him. I did this so that he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to. I did this so that they would live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, can give him what I promised.”

1 John 4:1

My dear friends, many false prophets are in the world now. So don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God.

1 Timothy 5:2

Treat the older women like mothers. And treat the younger women with respect like sisters.

Luke 23:50

A man named Joseph was there from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a good man, who lived the way God wanted. He was waiting for God’s kingdom to come. Joseph was a member of the Jewish council. But he did not agree when the other Jewish leaders decided to kill Jesus.

Proverbs 31:29

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

Proverbs 16:11

The Lord wants all scales and balances to be right; he wants all business agreements to be fair.

Proverbs 12:4

A good wife is like a crown to her husband, but a shameful wife is like a cancer.

1 Timothy 3:4

He must be a good leader of his own family. This means that his children obey him with full respect.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your men who have a good reputation. They must be full of wisdom and the Spirit. We will give them this work to do.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some men to Jesus. They were some of their own followers and some from the group called Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know you are an honest man. We know you teach the truth about God’s way. You are not afraid of what others think about you. All people are the same to you.

Proverbs 31:10

How hard it is to find the perfect wife. She is worth far more than jewels.

Hebrews 11:2

God was pleased with the people who lived a long time ago because they had faith like this.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women must have the respect of others. They must not be women who speak evil about other people. They must have self-control and be women who can be trusted in everything.

2 Corinthians 8:18

We are sending with Titus the brother who is praised by all the churches. He is praised because of his service to the Good News.

2 Samuel 1:23

“Saul and Jonathan—how dear they were to us! In life they loved being together, and even death did not separate them! They were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.

2 Peter 3:1

My friends, this is the second letter I have written to you. I wrote both letters to you to help your honest minds remember something.

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you judge unfairly and show special favors to the wicked?” Selah

Romans 14:18

Whoever serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God, and they will be accepted by others.