Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

James 3:17

but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

For tho' I should speak with the eloquence of men, and of angels, and not have social affection, I should be like sounding brass, or a noisy cymbal.

Galatians 5:22

but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:

Titus 1:8

but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;

Titus 2:7

In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness,

2 Peter 1:3-7

It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power;

Romans 12:9-21

Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.

2 Corinthians 6:8

in honour and disgrace, under infamy, and in repute: look'd upon as an impostor, while I say what is true;

2 Corinthians 8:18

with whom I have sent one of the brethren, who is not only distinguish'd among all the churches, by his preaching the gospel,

Ephesians 5:9

for the natural effect of light, is universal benevolence, justice, and truth:

1 Timothy 4:12

don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.

Titus 2:2

but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we trust we have a clear conscience, and desire our virtuous conduct may appear to all the world.

1 Peter 1:22

You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour;

1 Peter 4:8

but above all, let your mutual benevolence be intense, for benevolence cancels a multitude of offences.

Matthew 22:16

they dispatch'd therefore some of their disciples, together with the Herodians, who thus address'd themselves to him; master, we know that you are sincere, and faithfully teach the divine law without fear or flattery: for you have no regard to the outward quality of men.

Mark 6:20

because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.

Luke 2:25

At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.

Luke 16:15

but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.

Luke 23:50

There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews.

John 7:18

he that speaks from himself, has a view to his own glory: but he that has a view to his glory that sent him, deserves credit, and is a stranger to all imposture.

Acts 6:3

wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:

Acts 10:22

they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.

Acts 22:12

there one Ananias a religious observer of the law, who had the good word of all the Jews in that place, came to see me,

Romans 2:29

but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.

Romans 13:3

rulers are not a terror to virtue, but to vice. would you then live without any dread of the civil power? do what is right, and you shall have his commendation.

Romans 13:13

let us behave with decency as in open view; not with rioting and drunkenness, not with lewdness and brutality, not with strife and envy.

1 Corinthians 4:5

therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.

2 Corinthians 8:21

always considering what is virtuous, with respect to God, and with respect to men.

2 Corinthians 13:7

now I pray God that I may not punish you; not that I may show you my proofs to your cost, but that by your acting honestly, I may be as if I had no proofs:

Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore leave off the practice of lying, and let every man speak truth to his neighbour: for we are all members of one society.

Ephesians 6:14

stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. it is not uneasy to me to write what I have already said, and it is an advantage to you.

Colossians 4:5

Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that:

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;

1 Timothy 3:4

obliging his children to behave with decorum.

1 Timothy 3:7-8

besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.

1 Timothy 3:11

their wives must be likewise grave, free from scandal, sober, and always faithful.

1 Timothy 5:2

the elder women as mothers; the younger, as sisters, with all purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and qualify us to be his peculiar people, passionately affected to virtue.

Titus 3:14

Let our brethren too learn some honest profession to supply their occasions, that they may not be destitute of an income.

James 1:27

pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.

1 Peter 2:12

souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,

2 Peter 3:1

This is the second letter I now write to you, my brethren, by which I would awaken your sincere attention,

1 John 3:3

he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.

1 John 3:18

my dear children, let not our love be only in the language of our lips, but in the real effects of the heart.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Hebrews 11:2

and it was for their faith that our fore-fathers acquired so great a reputation.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Whatsoever

Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently,
Galatians 5:22
but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:
James 3:17
but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
2 Peter 1:5
Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge:

Are true

Matthew 22:16
they dispatch'd therefore some of their disciples, together with the Herodians, who thus address'd themselves to him; master, we know that you are sincere, and faithfully teach the divine law without fear or flattery: for you have no regard to the outward quality of men.
John 7:18
he that speaks from himself, has a view to his own glory: but he that has a view to his glory that sent him, deserves credit, and is a stranger to all imposture.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
2 Corinthians 6:8
in honour and disgrace, under infamy, and in repute: look'd upon as an impostor, while I say what is true;
Ephesians 4:25
Wherefore leave off the practice of lying, and let every man speak truth to his neighbour: for we are all members of one society.
Ephesians 5:9
for the natural effect of light, is universal benevolence, justice, and truth:
Ephesians 6:14
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
1 Peter 1:22
You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour;
1 John 3:18
my dear children, let not our love be only in the language of our lips, but in the real effects of the heart.

Honest

Acts 6:3
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
Romans 12:17
Render no man evil for evil. mind such things as are approved not only by God, but by men.
Romans 13:13
let us behave with decency as in open view; not with rioting and drunkenness, not with lewdness and brutality, not with strife and envy.
2 Corinthians 8:21
always considering what is virtuous, with respect to God, and with respect to men.
2 Corinthians 13:7
now I pray God that I may not punish you; not that I may show you my proofs to your cost, but that by your acting honestly, I may be as if I had no proofs:
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;
1 Timothy 3:4
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
Titus 2:2
but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,
1 Peter 2:12
souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,

Are just

Mark 6:20
because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.
Luke 2:25
At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.
Luke 23:50
There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews.
Acts 10:22
they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.
Titus 1:8
but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;

Are pure

1 Timothy 4:12
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
1 Timothy 5:2
the elder women as mothers; the younger, as sisters, with all purity.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and qualify us to be his peculiar people, passionately affected to virtue.
James 1:27
pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
James 3:17
but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
2 Peter 3:1
This is the second letter I now write to you, my brethren, by which I would awaken your sincere attention,
1 John 3:3
he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.

Are lovely

1 Peter 4:8
but above all, let your mutual benevolence be intense, for benevolence cancels a multitude of offences.

Are of

Acts 6:3
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
Acts 10:22
they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.
Acts 22:12
there one Ananias a religious observer of the law, who had the good word of all the Jews in that place, came to see me,
Colossians 4:5
Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.
1 Timothy 3:7
besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.
1 Timothy 5:10
such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.
Hebrews 11:2
and it was for their faith that our fore-fathers acquired so great a reputation.

Praise

Romans 2:29
but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.
Romans 13:3
rulers are not a terror to virtue, but to vice. would you then live without any dread of the civil power? do what is right, and you shall have his commendation.
1 Corinthians 4:5
therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.
2 Corinthians 8:18
with whom I have sent one of the brethren, who is not only distinguish'd among all the churches, by his preaching the gospel,

Think

Luke 16:15
but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that:
1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

General references

1 Thessalonians 5:22
if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.