Philippians 4:8
In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is, before every thing else, pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to conviction, rich in compassion and good deeds, and free from partiality and insincerity.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal!
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit produced by the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindliness, generosity, trustfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Titus 1:8
On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,
Titus 2:7
Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit;
2 Peter 1:3-7
For his divine power has given us everything that is needful for a life of piety, as we advance in the knowledge of him who called us by a glorious manifestation of his goodness.
Romans 12:9-21
Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.
2 Corinthians 6:8
Amid honor and disrepute, amid slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet proved to be true;
2 Corinthians 8:18
We are sending with him the Brother whose fame in the service of the Good News has spread through all the Churches;
Ephesians 5:9
For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity--
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not let any one look down on you because you are young, but, by your conversation, your conduct, your love, your faith, and your purity, be an example to those who hold the Faith.
Titus 2:2
Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that our consciences are clear, since our wish is to be occupied with what is good.
1 Peter 1:22
Now that, by your obedience to the Truth, you have purified your lives, so that there is growing up among you a genuine brotherly affection, love one another earnestly with all your hearts;
1 Peter 4:8
Above all things, let your love for one another be earnest, for 'Love throws a veil over countless sins.'
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: "Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man's position.
Mark 6:20
Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
Luke 2:25
There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of the Consolation of Israel, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 16:15
"You," said Jesus, "are the men who justify themselves before the world, but God can read your hearts; and what is highly esteemed among men may be an abomination in the sight of God.
Luke 23:50
Now there was a man of the name of Joseph, who was a member of the Council, and who bore a good and upright character.
John 7:18
The man who speaks on his own authority seeks honor for himself; but the man who seeks the honor of him that sent him is sincere, and there is nothing false in him.
Acts 6:3
Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;
Acts 10:22
The men replied: "Our captain, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."
Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a strict observer of our Law, well spoken of by all the Jewish inhabitants, came to see me.
Romans 2:29
And the real circumcision is the circumcision of the heart, a spiritual and not a literal thing. Such a man wins praise from God, though not from men.
Romans 13:3
A good action has nothing to fear from Rulers; a bad action has. Do you want to have no reason to fear the Authorities? Then do what is good, and you will win their praise.
Romans 13:13
Being in the light of Day, let us live becomingly, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lust and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait till the Lord comes. He will throw light upon what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in men's minds; and then every one will receive due praise from God.
2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are trying to make arrangements which shall be right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
2 Corinthians 13:7
We pray God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.
Ephesians 4:25
Since, therefore, you have cast off what is false, 'you must every one of you speak the truth to your neighbors.' For we are united to one another like the parts of a body.
Ephesians 6:14
Stand your ground, then, 'with truth for your belt,' and 'with righteousness for your breast-plate,'
Philippians 3:1
In conclusion, my Brothers, all joy be yours in your union with the Lord. To repeat what I have already written does not weary me, and is the safe course for you.
Colossians 4:5
Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
1 Timothy 2:2
especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
1 Timothy 3:4
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and whose children are kept under control and are well-behaved.
1 Timothy 3:7-8
He should also be well spoken of by outsiders, that he may not incur censure and so fall into the snares of the Devil.
1 Timothy 3:11
It should be the same with the women. They should be serious, not gossips, sober, and trustworthy in all respects.
1 Timothy 5:2
the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters--with all purity.
1 Timothy 5:10
and be well spoken of for her kind actions. She should have brought up children, have shown hospitality to strangers, have washed the feet of her fellow Christians, have relieved those who were in distress, and devoted herself to every kind of good action.
Titus 2:14
For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a People who should be peculiarly his own and eager to do good.
Titus 3:14
Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.
James 1:27
That religious observance which is pure and spotless in the eyes of God our Father is this--to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the world.
1 Peter 2:12
Let your daily life among the Gentiles be so upright, that, whenever they malign you as evil-doers, they may learn, as they watch, from the uprightness of your conduct, to praise God 'at the time when he shall visit them.'
2 Peter 3:1
This, dear friends, is my second letter to you. In both of them I have tried, by appealing to your remembrance, to arouse your better feelings.
1 John 3:3
And every one who has this hope with regard to Christ tries to make himself pure--as Christ is pure.
1 John 3:18
My children, do not let our love be mere words, or end in talk; let it be true and show itself in acts.
1 John 4:1
Dear friends, do not trust every inspiration, but test each inspiration, to see whether it proceeds from God; because many false Prophets have gone out into the world.
Hebrews 11:2
And it was for faith that the men of old were renowned.