Philippians 4:8

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Philippians 4:8

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Summary

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.

Whatsoever

2 Peter 1:5

Are true

Honest

Are just

Are pure

1 John 3:3

Are lovely

2 Samuel 1:23

Song of Songs 5:16

1 Peter 4:8

Are of

Praise

2 Corinthians 8:18

Think

Luke 16:15

1 Thessalonians 5:21

1 John 4:1

General references

Deuteronomy 21:16

Psalm 119:4

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Bible References

Whatsoever

Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good.

Love is patient, love is kind.
Love does not envy,
is not boastful, is not conceited,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

Are true

They sent their disciples to Him, with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You defer to no one, for You don’t show partiality.

The one who speaks for himself 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.

Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good.

through glory and dishonor,
through slander and good report;
as deceivers yet true;

Since you put away lying, Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor,

because we are members of one another.

for the fruit of the light results in all goodness, righteousness, and truth—

Stand, therefore,

with truth like a belt around your waist,
righteousness like armor on your chest,

By obedience to the truth, having purified yourselves for sincere love of the brothers, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,

Little children, we must not love with word or speech, but with truth and action.

Honest

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.

Let us walk with decency, as in the daylight: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy.

For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.

Now 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.

so that you may walk 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.

one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.

Older men are to be level headed, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.

Are just

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 fulfill to Abraham what He promised him.”

Pursue justice and justice alone, so that you will live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.

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,

“How long will you judge unjustly
and show partiality to the wicked?Selah

Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,
but an accurate weight is His delight.

Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are His concern.

The one who lives with integrity is righteous;
his children who come after him will be happy.

The path of the righteous is level;
You clear a straight path for the righteous.

because Herod was in awe of John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed,

yet would hear him gladly.

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,

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.”

but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,

Are pure

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,

in faith, in purity.

older women as mothers, and with all propriety, the younger women as sisters.

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.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.

Dear friends, this is now the second letter I have written to you; in both letters, I want to develop a genuine understanding with a reminder,

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself just as He is pure.

Are lovely

Saul and Jonathan,
loved and delightful,
they were not parted in life or in death.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

His mouth is sweetness.
He is absolutely desirable.
This is my love, and this is my friend,
young women of Jerusalem.

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Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.

Are of

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.

Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good reputation with all the Jews residing there,

Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Stay away from every kind of evil.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.

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.

For our ancestors won God’s approval by it.

Praise

Give her the reward of her labor,
and let her works praise her at the city gates.

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 man’s praise is not from men but from God.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

Therefore 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.

We have sent with him the brother who is praised throughout the churches for his gospel ministry.

Think

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.

but test all things.
Hold on to what is good.

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

General references

when that man gives what he has to his sons as an inheritance, he is not to show favoritism to the son of the loved wife as his firstborn over the firstborn of the unloved wife.

You have commanded that Your precepts
be diligently kept.

Stay away from every kind of evil.