Philippians 4:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

No, for I have chosen him, that he may charge 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 about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

2 Samuel 1:23

Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: “One who rules over people justly, 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

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.

Proverbs 12:4

A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

Proverbs 20:7

The righteous walk in integrity— happy are the children who follow them!

Proverbs 31:10

A woman of strength who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:31

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

Song of Solomon 5:16

His speech is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 26:7

The way of the righteous is level; straight is the path of the righteous that you clear.

Matthew 22:16

So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality.

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him.

Luke 16:15

So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph who, though a member of the council,

John 7:18

Those who speak on their own seek their own glory, but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and there is nothing unjust in him.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

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

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Romans 13:13

let us walk decently as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in illicit sex and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct but to bad. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive its approval,

Romans 14:18

The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and has human approval.

Romans 2:29

Rather, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not the written code. Such a person receives praise not from humans but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.

2 Corinthians 13:7

But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed.

2 Corinthians 6:8

in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors and yet are true,

2 Corinthians 8:18

With him we are sending the brother who is praised among all the churches for his work for the gospel,

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:25

So then, putting away falsehood, let each of you speak the truth with your neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.

Ephesians 6:14

Stand, therefore, and belt your waist with truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness

Deuteronomy 16:20

Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may live and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a source of steadfastness.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 3:4

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way,

1 Timothy 4:12

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

1 Timothy 5:10

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Timothy 5:2

to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters—with absolute purity.

Titus 1:8

but he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,

Titus 2:14

He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Titus 2:7

in all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity, gravity,

Titus 3:14

And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.

Hebrews 11:2

Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.

Hebrews 13:18

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

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 3:17

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

1 Peter 1:22

Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual affection, love one another deeply from the heart.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.

2 Peter 3:1

This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; in them I am trying to arouse your sincere intention by reminding you

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.

1 John 3:3

And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, 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, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Ruth 3:11

And now, my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman.