For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfil to Abraham what he promised him.’
Philippians 4:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. American Standard Version (1901) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Common English Bible From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise. Catholic Public Domain Version Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things. |
For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfil to Abraham what he promised him.’
Saul and Jonathan, loved and delightful, they were not parted in life or in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘The one who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy.
Who can find a wife of noble character? , She is far more precious than jewels.
Give her the reward of her labour, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
His mouth is sweetness. He is absolutely desirable. This is my love, and this is my friend, young women of Jerusalem.
The path of the righteous is level; you clear a straight path for the righteous.
So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we know that you are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You don’t care what anyone thinks nor do you show partiality. ,
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very perplexed, , and yet he liked to listen to him.
And he told them, ‘You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly admired by people is revolting in God’s sight.
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,
The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.’
Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good reputation with all the Jews living there,
Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.
Let us walk with decency, as in the daytime: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarrelling and jealousy.
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.
Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval.
On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart #– #by the Spirit, not the letter. , That person’s praise is not from people but from God.
So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.
But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong #– #not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.
through glory and dishonour, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true;
We have sent with him the brother who is praised among all the churches for his gospel ministry.
Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Therefore, putting away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbour, , because we are members of one another.
for the fruit of the light consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth #– #
Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt round your waist, righteousness like armour on your chest,
Pursue justice and justice alone, so that you will live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.
In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.
so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. ,
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Wives, , likewise, should be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.
He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity.
Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, , in faith, and in purity.
and is well known for good works #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters with all purity.
but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,
He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, eager to do good works.
Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.
in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.
Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honourably in everything.
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.
Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth, so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other, from a pure heart love one another constantly, ,
Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. ,
Dear friends, this is now the second letter I have written to you; in both letters, I want to stir up your sincere understanding by way of reminder,
Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth.
And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself just as he is pure.
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Now don’t be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you say, since all the people in my town know that you are a woman of noble character.