Philippians 4:8

Modern English Version

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, 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 any praise, think on these things.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I chose him, and he will instruct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He promised him.”

2 Samuel 1:23

Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful, neither in life nor death will they be separated. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the rock of Israel spoke to me: He who rules over man justly, who rules in the fear of God,

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?    Selah

Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.

Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous wife is the crown of her husband, but a wife who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 16:11

A just weight and balance belong to the Lord; all the weights of the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 20:7

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

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a virtuous wife? Her worth is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many wives have done virtuously, but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:31

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

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is most sweet, and he is altogether lovely. He is my lover and he is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 26:7

The way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God truthfully, and are swayed by no one. For You do not regard the person of men.

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Luke 16:15

He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is highly esteemed before men is an abomination before God.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, who was a good and just man.

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man who is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house to hear your words.”

Acts 22:12

“Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 6:3

Brothers, look among yourselves for seven men who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this duty.

Romans 13:13

Let us behave properly, as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in immorality and wickedness, not in strife and envy.

Romans 13:3

Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him,

Romans 14:18

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly. And circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, and not by the letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then everyone will have commendation from God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honorable, whether or not we may seem disqualified.

2 Corinthians 6:8

by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

2 Corinthians 8:18

And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches.

2 Corinthians 8:21

providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore, putting away lying, let every man speak truthfully with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth —

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Deuteronomy 16:20

You must follow that which is altogether just, so that you may live and inherit the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me, and it is reassuring for you.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk honestly toward those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

1 Timothy 3:11

Likewise, the women must be honorable, not slanderers, sober, and faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 3:4

and one who manages his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 5:2

the elder women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with complete purity.

Titus 1:8

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, just, holy, temperate,

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Titus 2:2

Older men should be sober, serious, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Titus 2:7

in all things presenting yourself as an example of good works: in teaching showing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to continue doing good works to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unproductive.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it the men of old obtained a good report.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. For we trust that we have a good conscience and in all things are willing to live honestly.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

1 Peter 1:22

Since your souls have been purified by obedience to the truth through the Spirit unto a genuine brotherly love, love one another deeply with a pure heart,

1 Peter 2:12

Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all things, have unfailing love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.

2 Peter 3:1

This is now, beloved, the second epistle I am writing to you, in which I am stirring up your sincere minds by way of reminder,

1 John 3:18

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

1 John 3:3

Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Ruth 3:11

So now, my daughter, do not worry. All that you ask me, I will do for you. All of my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of noble character.