For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
Philippians 4:8 - King James 2000 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. 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 know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is like rottenness in his bones.
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights in the bag are his work.
The just man walks in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
The way of the just is uprightness: you, most upright, do smooth the path of the just.
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care you for any man: for you regard not the person of men.
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and holy, and protected him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
And he said unto them, You are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a member of the council and he was a good man, and just:
He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory: but he that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you to come into his house, and to hear words from you.
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there,
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:
For he that in these things serves Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
But he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we be as failures.
By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Therefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Stand therefore, having your loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
That which is altogether just shall you follow, that you may live, and inherit the land which the LORD your God gives you.
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not troublesome, but for you it is safe.
That you may walk honestly toward them that are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Even so must their wives be serious, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all respect;
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Well reported of 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.
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good, sensible, just, holy, temperate;
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works.
That the aged men be sensible, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.
In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
And let our own also learn to maintain good works for urgent needs, that they not be unfruitful.
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Pure religion and undefiled before God the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto sincere love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Having your conduct honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to you all that you require: for all the city of my people does know that you are a virtuous woman.