Philippians 4:8

New Century Version

Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

2 Samuel 1:23

“We loved Saul and Jonathan and enjoyed them while they lived. They are together even in death. They were faster than eagles. They were stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘Whoever rules fairly over people, who rules with respect for God,

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you defend evil people? How long will you show greater kindness to the wicked?Selah

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord hates dishonest scales, but he is pleased with honest weights.

Proverbs 12:4

A good wife is like a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful wife is like a disease in his bones.

Proverbs 16:11

The Lord wants honest balances and scales; all the weights are his work.

Proverbs 20:7

The good people who live honest lives will be a blessing to their children.

Proverbs 31:10

It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:29

saying, “There are many fine women, but you are better than all of them.”

Proverbs 31:31

Give her the reward she has earned; she should be praised in public for what she has done.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is sweet to kiss, and I desire him very much. Yes, daughters of Jerusalem, this is my lover and my friend.

Isaiah 26:7

The path of life is level for those who are right with God; Lord, you make the way of life smooth for those people.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their own followers and some people from the group called Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man and that you teach the truth about God’s way. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew John was a good and holy man. Also, though John’s preaching always bothered him, he enjoyed listening to John.

Luke 16:15

He said to them, “You make yourselves look good in front of people, but God knows what is really in your hearts. What is important to people is hateful in God’s sight.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem lived a man named Simeon who was a good man and godly. He was waiting for the time when God would take away Israel’s sorrow, and the Holy Spirit was in him.

Luke 23:50

There was a good and religious man named Joseph who was a member of the council.

John 7:18

Those who teach their own ideas are trying to get honor for themselves. But those who try to bring honor to the one who sent them speak the truth, and there is nothing false in them.

Acts 10:22

They said, “A holy angel spoke to Cornelius, an army officer and a good man; he worships God. All the people respect him. The angel told Cornelius to ask you to come to his house so that he can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“There a man named Ananias came to me. He was a religious man; he obeyed the law of Moses, and all the Jews who lived there respected him.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men who are good, full of the Spirit and full of wisdom. We will put them in charge of this work.

Romans 13:13

Let us live in a right way, like people who belong to the day. We should not have wild parties or get drunk. There should be no sexual sins of any kind, no fighting or jealousy.

Romans 13:3

Those who do right do not have to fear the rulers; only those who do wrong fear them. Do you want to be unafraid of the rulers? Then do what is right, and they will praise you.

Romans 14:18

Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God and will be accepted by other people.

Romans 2:29

A person is a Jew only if he is a Jew inside; true circumcision is done in the heart by the Spirit, not by the written law. Such a person gets praise from God rather than from people.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light things that are now hidden in darkness, and will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will praise each one of them.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. It is not important to see that we have passed the test, but it is important that you do what is right, even if it seems we have failed.

2 Corinthians 6:8

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

2 Corinthians 8:18

We are sending with him the brother who is praised by all the churches because of his service in preaching the Good News.

2 Corinthians 8:21

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

Galatians 5:22

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

Ephesians 4:25

So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body.

Ephesians 5:9

Light brings every kind of goodness, right living, and truth.

Ephesians 6:14

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

Deuteronomy 16:20

Always do what is right so that you will live and always have the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Philippians 3:1

My brothers and sisters, be full of joy in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it will help you to be more ready.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, women must be respected by others. They must not speak evil of others. They must be self-controlled and trustworthy in everything.

1 Timothy 3:4

He must be a good family leader, having children who cooperate with full respect.

1 Timothy 4:12

Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them in a pure way.

Titus 1:8

Overseers must be ready to welcome guests, love what is good, be wise, live right, and be holy and self-controlled.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us so he might pay the price to free us from all evil and to make us pure people who belong only to him—people who are always wanting to do good deeds.

Titus 2:2

Teach older men to be self-controlled, serious, wise, strong in faith, in love, and in patience.

Titus 2:7

In every way be an example of doing good deeds. When you teach, do it with honesty and seriousness.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good deeds to provide what is necessary so that their lives will not be useless.

Hebrews 11:2

Faith is the reason we remember great people who lived in the past.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience, because we always want to do the right thing.

James 1:27

Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that your obedience to the truth has purified your souls, you can have true love for your Christian brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 4:8

Most importantly, love each other deeply, because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins.

2 Peter 3:1

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

1 John 3:18

My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.

1 John 3:3

Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.

1 John 4:1

My dear friends, many false prophets have gone out into the world. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God.

Ruth 3:11

Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do everything you ask, because all the people in our town know you are a good woman.