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

Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,

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

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,

Are true

They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.

The one who speaks on his own seeks his own praise. But the one who seeks the praise of him who sent him is genuine, and there's nothing false in him.

Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

through honor and dishonor; through ill repute and good repute; perceived as deceivers and yet true,

Therefore, stripping off falsehood, "let each of us speak the truth to his neighbor," for we belong to one another.

for the fruit that the light produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Now that you have obeyed the truth and have purified your souls to love your brothers sincerely, you must love one another intensely and with a pure heart.

Little children, we must stop expressing love merely by our words and manner of speech; we must love also in action and in truth.

Honest

Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.

Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.

Let's behave decently, as people who live in the light of day. No wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, quarreling, or jealousy!

We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.

so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.

He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.

Older men are to be sober, serious, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.

Are just

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

You are to pursue justice and only justice so you may live and possess the land that the LORD your God is about to give you."

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.

"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude

The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.

The righteous person lives a life of integrity; happy are his children who follow him!

"The path of the righteous is level; O Upright One, you make safe the way of justice.

because Herod was afraid of John. He knew that John was a righteous and holy man, and so he protected him. Whenever he listened to John, he did much of what he said. In fact, he liked listening to him.

Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and righteous man

The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."

Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.

Are pure

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.

older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters, with absolute purity.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.

A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

Dear friends, this is now the second of two letters I am writing to you, in which I have been trying to stimulate your pure minds by reminding you

And everyone who has this hope based on him keeps himself pure, just as the Messiah is pure.

Are lovely

Saul and Jonathan, loved and handsome in life, in death were not separated. Swifter than eagles they were, and more valiant than lions.

His mouth is sweetness, and all of him is desirable. This is my beloved, this is my friend, young women of Jerusalem!

Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Are of

Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.

"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

Keep away from every kind of evil.

He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil.

She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

By faith our ancestors won approval.

Praise

Reward her for her work let her actions result in public praise.

No, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, brought about by the Spirit, not by a written law. That person's praise will come from God, not from people.

For the authorities are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you like to live without being afraid of the authorities? Then do what is right, and you will receive their approval.

Therefore, stop judging prematurely, before the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is now hidden in darkness and reveal the motives of our hearts. Then each person will receive his praise from God.

With him we have sent the brother who is praised in all the churches for spreading the gospel.

Think

So he told them, "You try to justify yourselves in front of people, but God knows your hearts, because what is highly valued by people is detestable to God.

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

General references

then when he bequeaths his possessions to his sons, he must not give preference to the firstborn of the beloved wife over the firstborn of the unloved wife.

You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.

Keep away from every kind of evil.