Philippians 4:8

New International Reader's Version

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

2 Samuel 1:23

“When they lived, Saul and Jonathan were loved and respected. When they died, they were not parted. 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, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you stand up for those who aren’t fair to others? How long will you show mercy to sinful people?

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.

Proverbs 12:4

An excellent woman is her husband’s crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord. He made all the weights in the bag.

Proverbs 20:7

Those who do what is right live without blame. Blessed are their children after them.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find an excellent woman? She is worth far more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:29

He says, “Many women do excellent things. But you are better than all the others.”

Proverbs 31:31

Give her honor for all that her hands have done. Let everything she has done bring praise to her at the city gate.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is very sweet. Everything about him is delightful. That’s what the one who loves me is like. That’s what my friend is like, women of Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 26:7

The path of godly people is level. You are the God who does what is right. You make their way smooth.

Matthew 22:16

They sent their followers to him. They sent the Herodians with them. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of honor. You teach the way of God truthfully. You don’t let others tell you what to do or say. You don’t care how important they are.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John. So he kept John safe. Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right. When Herod heard him, he was very puzzled. But he liked to listen to John.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said to them, “You try to make yourselves look good in the eyes of other people. But God knows your hearts. What people think is worth a lot is hated by God.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.

Luke 23:50

A man named Joseph was a member of the Jewish Council. He was a good and honest man.

John 7:18

Whoever speaks on their own does it to get personal honor. But someone who works for the honor of the one who sent him is truthful. Nothing about him is false.

Acts 10:22

The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius, the Roman commander. He is a good man who worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to invite you to his house. Then Cornelius can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a godly Jew who obeyed the law. All the Jews living there respected him very much.

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, choose seven of your men. They must be known as men who are wise and full of the Holy Spirit. We will turn this important work over to them.

Romans 13:13

Let us act as we should, like people living in the daytime. Have nothing to do with wild parties, and don’t get drunk. Don’t take part in sexual sins or evil conduct. Don’t fight with each other or be jealous of anyone.

Romans 13:3

If you do what is right, you won’t need to be afraid of your rulers. But watch out if you do what is wrong! You don’t want to be afraid of those in authority, do you? Then do what is right, and you will be praised.

Romans 14:18

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

Romans 2:29

No, a person is a Jew only if they are a Jew on the inside. And true circumcision means that the heart has been circumcised by the Holy Spirit. The person whose heart has been circumcised does more than obey the written law. The praise that matters for that kind of person does not come from other people. It comes from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

2 Corinthians 6:8

We serve God in times of glory and shame. We serve him whether the news about us is bad or good. We are true to our calling. But people treat us as if we were pretenders.

2 Corinthians 8:18

Along with Titus, we are sending another brother. All the churches praise him for his service in telling the good news.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are trying hard to do what both the Lord and people think is right.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Ephesians 4:25

So each of you must get rid of your lying. Speak the truth to your neighbor. We are all parts of one body.

Ephesians 5:9

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

Ephesians 6:14

So remain strong in the faith. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness on your chest.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Do only what is right. Then you will live. You will take over the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Philippians 3:1

Further, my brothers and sisters, be joyful because you belong to the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write about some important matters to you again. If you know about them, you will have a safe path to follow.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then unbelievers will have respect for your everyday life. And you won’t have to depend on anyone.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.

1 Timothy 3:4

He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him. And he must do this in a way that gains him respect.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

1 Timothy 5:2

Treat older women as if they were your mothers. Treat younger women as if they were your sisters. Be completely pure in the way you treat them.

Titus 1:8

Instead, a church leader must welcome people into his home. He must love what is good. He must control his mind and feelings. He must do what is right. He must be holy. He must control the desires of his body.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men that in anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of respect. They must control themselves. They must have true faith. They must love others. They must not give up.

Titus 2:7

Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.

Hebrews 11:2

That is what the people of long ago were praised for.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We feel sure we have done what is right. We desire to live as we should in every way.

James 1:27

Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.

1 Peter 1:22

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. So you have an honest and true love for each other. So love one another deeply, from your hearts.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might say you are doing wrong. But lead good lives among them. Then they will see your good deeds. And they will give glory to God on the day he comes to judge.

1 Peter 4:8

Most of all, love one another deeply. Love erases many sins by forgiving them.

2 Peter 3:1

Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders. I want to encourage you to think in a way that is pure.

1 John 3:18

Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.

1 John 3:3

Christ is pure. All who hope to be like him make themselves pure.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see if they belong to God. Many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Ruth 3:11

Dear woman, don’t be afraid. I’ll do for you everything you ask. All the people of my town know that you are an excellent woman.