Philippians 4:8

James Moffatt - New Testament

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

Cross References

James 3:17

The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, forbearing, conciliatory, full of mercy and wholesome fruit, unambiguous, straightforward;

Titus 2:7

set them an example of good conduct; be sincere and serious in your teaching,

2 Corinthians 8:21

I aim at being above reproach not only from God but also from men.

Galatians 5:22

But the harvest of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, good temper, kindliness, generosity, fidelity,

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves properly before pagans; so that for all their slander of you as bad characters, they may come to glorify God when you are put upon your trial, by what they see of your good deeds.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for me, for I am sure I have a clean conscience; my desire is in every way to lead an honest life.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one slight you because you are a youth, but set the believers an example of speech, behaviour, love, faith, and purity.

Ephesians 5:9

(for the fruit of light consists in all that is good and right and true),

Titus 1:8

he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, a just man, a religious man, and abstemious;

1 John 3:3

And everyone who rests this hope on him, purifies himself as he is pure.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that your obedience to the Truth has purified your souls for a brotherly love that is sincere, love one another heartily and steadily.

Titus 3:14

Our people must really learn to profess honest occupations, so as to be able to meet such special occasions; they must not be idle.

Romans 13:13

let us live decorously as in the open light of day — no revelry or bouts of drinking, no debauchery or sensuality, no quarrelling or jealousy.

James 1:27

Pure, unsoiled religion in the judgment of God the Father means this: to care for orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself from the stain of the world.

1 John 3:18

My dear children, let us put our love not into words or into talk but into deeds, and make it real.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, masters of themselves, sound in faith, in love, and in stedfastness.

2 Corinthians 13:7

and I pray to God that you may not go wrong — not to prove I am a success, that is not the point, but that you should come right, even if I seemed to be a failure.

Colossians 4:5

Let Christian wisdom rule your behaviour to the outside world; make the very most of your time;

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, be keen to love one another, for love hides a host of sins.

Romans 13:3

Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it;

Titus 2:14

who gave himself up for us to redeem us from all iniquity and secure himself a clean people with a zest for good works.

Philippians 3:1

Well then, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. I am repeating this word 'rejoice' in my letter, but that does not tire me and it is the safe course for you. —

Romans 2:29

he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, spiritual not literal — praised by God, not by man.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all in authority, that we may lead a tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

1 Timothy 5:10

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

Ephesians 6:14

Hold your ground, tighten the belt of truth about your loins, wear integrity as your coat of mail,

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that your life may be correct in the eyes of the outside world and self-supporting.

Ephesians 4:25

Lay aside falsehood, then, let each tell his neighbour the truth, for we are members one of another.

2 Corinthians 6:8

amid honour and dishonour, amid evil report and good report, an 'impostor' but honest,

Acts 10:22

They said, "Cornelius, a captain, a good man who reverences God and enjoys a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and to listen to what you had to say."

John 7:18

He who talks on his own authority aims at his own credit, but he who aims at the credit of the person who sent him, he is sincere, and there is no dishonesty in him.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Symeon, an upright and devout man, who was on the outlook for the Consolation of Israel. The holy Spirit was upon him;

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John — he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.

Luke 16:15

So he told them, "You are the people who get men to think you are good, but God knows what your hearts are! What is lofty in the view of man is loathsome in the eyes of God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not criticize at all; the hour of reckoning has still to come, when the Lord will come to bring dark secrets to the light and to reveal life's inner aims and motives. Then each of us will get his meed of praise from God.

Acts 22:12

Then a certain Ananias, a devout man in the Law, who had a good reputation among all the Jewish inhabitants,

1 John 4:1

Do not believe every spirit, beloved, but test the spirits to see if they come from God; for many false prophets have emerged in the world.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women like mothers, younger women like sisters — with perfect propriety.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a man called Joseph, a member of council but a good and just man

1 Timothy 3:4

able to manage his own household properly and keep his children submissive and perfectly respectful

Acts 6:3

Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,

Matthew 22:16

They sent him their disciples with the Herodians, who said, "Teacher, we know you are sincere and that you teach the Way of God honestly and fearlessly; you do not court human favour.

Hebrews 11:2

It was for this that the men of old won their record.

1 Timothy 3:11

Their wives must be serious too; they must not be slanderers but temperate and absolutely trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 8:18

Along with him I am sending that brother whose services to the gospel are praised by all the churches;

2 Peter 3:1

This is the second letter I have already written to you, beloved, stirring up your pure mind by way of reminder,

Romans 14:18

he who serves Christ on these lines, is acceptable to God and esteemed by men.