Philippians 4:8

New King James Version

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, 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 anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.”

2 Samuel 1:23

“Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided; 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 men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.

Psalm 82:2

How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked? Selah

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.

Proverbs 12:4

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s; All the weights in the bag are His work.

Proverbs 20:7

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

Proverbs 31:10

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

Proverbs 31:29

“Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.”

Proverbs 31:31

Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!

Isaiah 26:7

The way of the just is uprightness; O Most Upright, You weigh the path of the just.

Matthew 22:16

And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men.

Mark 6:20

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

Luke 16:15

And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Luke 2:25

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Luke 23:50

Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.

John 7:18

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

Acts 22:12

“Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

Romans 13:13

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.

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 that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come 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 what is honorable, though 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 honorable 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, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

Ephesians 5:9

(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),

Ephesians 6:14

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

Deuteronomy 16:20

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

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

1 Timothy 3:11

Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 3:4

one who rules 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 word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.

Titus 1:8

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

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

Titus 2:2

that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience;

Titus 2:7

in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

James 3:17

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

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

1 Peter 2:12

having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

2 Peter 3:1

Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder),

1 John 3:18

My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

1 John 3:3

And 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, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Ruth 3:11

And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman.