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

Titus 1:8

Are pure

1 John 3:3

Are lovely

1 Peter 4:8

Are of

Praise

Think

Luke 16:15

1 Thessalonians 5:21

1 John 4:1

General references

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Bible References

Whatsoever

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant

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

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or hypocrisy.

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge,

Are true

And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, and you care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men.

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of the One who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

through glory and dishonor, evil report and good report; true, yet regarded as impostors;

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, each one of you must speak truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.

Little children, let us not love in word or tongue but in deed and in truth.

Honest

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in quarreling and jealousy.

for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Now we pray to God that you may not do wrong, not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed.

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

The older men are to be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Are just

for Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

who had not consented to their decision and deed. He came from of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.

They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say."

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, master of himself, upright, holy, and self-controlled;

Are pure

Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, in all purity.

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

Religion that is pure and undefiled in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or hypocrisy.

This is now the second letter that I have written to you, beloved, and in both of them I have aroused your sincere mind by way of reminder;

And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

Are lovely

Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Are of

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

"A certain Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Abstain from every form of evil.

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

For by it the men of old received divine approval.

Praise

He is a Jew who is one inwardly; and real circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, and not by the written code. His praise is not from men but from God.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will have praise from him.

Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts. Then every man will receive his praise from God.

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his preaching of the gospel;

Think

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

But test everything; hold fast to what is good.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

General references

Abstain from every form of evil.