Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are commendable, if anything is a virtue, and if

New American Standard Bible

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.

International Standard Version

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.

American Standard Version

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.

Amplified

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

An Understandable Version

Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it].

Anderson New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.

Bible in Basic English

For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.

Common New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Daniel Mace New Testament

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.

Darby Translation

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.

Godbey New Testament

Finally, brethren, so many things as are true, so many things as are noble, so many things as are righteous, so many things as are pure, so many things as are lovely, so many things as are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Goodspeed New Testament

Now, brothers, let your minds dwell on what is true, what is worthy, what is right, what is pure, what is amiable, what is kindly??n everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.

John Wesley New Testament

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:

Julia Smith Translation

As to the rest, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever venerable, whatever just, whatever pure, whatever lovely, whatever prosperous; if any ability, and if any praise, reckon up these things.

King James 2000

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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Finally, brothers, whatever [things] are true, whatever [things are] honorable, whatever [things are] right, whatever [things are] pure, whatever [things are] pleasing, whatever [things are] commendable, if [there is] any excellence of character and if anything praiseworthy, think about these [things].

Modern King James verseion

Finally, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,

Moffatt New Testament

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

Montgomery New Testament

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if virtue is anything, if honor is anything, be always thinking about these.

NET Bible

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

New Heart English Bible

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Noyes New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Sawyer New Testament

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are reputable, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, consider these things;

The Emphasized Bible

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are dignified, whatsoever things are righteous, whatsoever things are chaste, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, - if there be any virtue, and if any praise, the same, be taking into account;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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.

Webster

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Weymouth New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise--cherish the thought of these things.

Williams New Testament

Now, brothers, practice thinking on what is true, what is honorable, what is right, what is pure, what is lovable, what is high-toned, yes, on everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.

World English Bible

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Worrell New Testament

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are righteous, 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.

Worsley New Testament

Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are venerable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are friendly, whatever things are reputable, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think of these things:

Youngs Literal Translation

As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as are grave, as many as are righteous, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely, as many as are of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
λοιπόν 
Loipon 
Usage: 12

G80
ἀδελφός 
Adelphos 
Usage: 302

ὅσος 
Hosos 
ὅσος 
Hosos 
ὅσος 
Hosos 
ὅσος 
Hosos 
ὅσος 
Hosos 
ὅσος 
Hosos 
Usage: 76
Usage: 76
Usage: 76
Usage: 76
Usage: 76
Usage: 76

are
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

ἀληθής 
Alethes 
Usage: 17

σεμνός 
Semnos 
Usage: 4

δίκαιος 
Dikaios 
Usage: 57

G53
ἁγνός 
Hagnos 
Usage: 8

προσφιλής 
Prosphiles 
Usage: 1

εὔφημος 
Euphemos 
Usage: 1

if
εἰ 
Ei 
εἰ 
Ei 
if, whether, that, not tr,
if, whether, that, not tr,
Usage: 218
Usage: 218

there be any
τίς 
Tis 
τίς 
Tis 
Usage: 373
Usage: 373

ἀρέτη 
Arete 
Usage: 5

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἔπαινος 
Epainos 
Usage: 11

think on
λογίζομαι 
Logizomai 
Usage: 40

Devotionals

Devotionals about Philippians 4:8

Devotionals containing Philippians 4:8

Images Philippians 4:8

Prayers for Philippians 4:8

Context Readings

Be Anxious For Nothing

7 And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are commendable, if anything is a virtue, and if 9 And what ye learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Cross References

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceful, meek, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and non-hypocritical.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

If I speak with the tongues of men and of heavenly agents, but have not love, I have become sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal.

Galatians 5:22

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

Titus 1:8

but a lover of strangers, a lover of good, serious minded, just, devout, self-controlled,

Titus 2:7

Concerning all things presenting thyself a pattern of good works in the doctrine: incorruption, dignity, incorruptibility,

2 Peter 1:3-7

as all things of his divine power to us, things toward life and piety, which were granted through the knowledge of him who called us through glory and virtue.

Psalm 82:2

How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah.

Proverbs 11:1

A FALSE balance is an abomination to LORD, but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 12:4

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but she who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 20:7

A righteous man who walks in his integrity, blessed are his sons after him.

Romans 12:9-21

Love without hypocrisy, abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good,

2 Corinthians 6:8

through glory and disrepute, through slander and commendation; as deceitful, and yet true;

2 Corinthians 8:18

And we sent along with him the brother whose praise in the good-news is throughout all the congregations.

Ephesians 5:9

(for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man disparage thy youth, but become an example of the faithful, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Titus 2:2

Aged men are to be without wine, noble, serious minded, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray about us, for we trust that we have a good conscience, desiring to behave well in all things.

1 Peter 1:22

Men who have purified your souls in obedience of the truth through the Spirit for non-hypocritical brotherly love. Ye should love each other fervently from a pure heart,

1 Peter 4:8

And above all having fervent love for yourselves, because love will cover a multitude of sins,

Proverbs 16:11

A just balance and scales are LORD's. All the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 31:10

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:29

Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excel them all.

Proverbs 31:31

Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.

Isaiah 26:7

The way of the just is uprightness. Thou who are upright directs the path of the just.

Matthew 22:16

And they send out their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou are true, and teach the way of God in truth, and it is not a concern to thee about a man, for thou look not to the personage of men.

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And having heard of him--the many things he was doing--he even heard of him gladly.

Luke 2:25

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

Luke 16:15

And he said to them, Ye are those who declare yourselves righteous in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. Because what is lofty among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Luke 23:50

And behold a man named Joseph, a council member, being a good and righteous man

John 7:18

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him, this man is true, and unrighteousness is not in him.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.

Acts 10:22

And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.

Acts 22:12

And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there,

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew in what is hidden, and circumcision is of the heart, in spirit not a document, whose praise is not from men but from God.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a source of fear to the good works, but to the evil. And do thou desire not to fear the office of authority? Do what is good, and thou will have praise from it.

Romans 13:13

Let us walk decently as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in beddings and wantonness, not in strife and envy.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not judge anything before time, until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make public the deliberations of the hearts. And then praise will come to each man from God.

2 Corinthians 8:21

providing things right, not only in the sight of Lord, but also in the sight of men.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God, to do you nothing harmful, not that we would appear test-passing, but that ye would do right, even like we might be test-failing.

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore having put off falsehood, let each man speak truth with his neighbor, because we are body-parts of each other.

Ephesians 6:14

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

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in Lord. To write the same things to you is really not irksome to me, but safe for you.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that ye may walk properly toward those outside, and may have nothing lacking.

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

but examine all things. Hold firm the good.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.

1 Timothy 3:4

a man who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all propriety

1 Timothy 3:7-8

And he must also have good testimony from those outside, lest he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 3:11

The wives likewise, be honorable, not slanderous, without wine, faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 5:2

elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

1 Timothy 5:10

being testified in good works: if she has reared children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the sanctified, if she has relieved those who are afflicted, if she has followed every good work.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, so that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a special people, a zealot of good works.

Titus 3:14

And also let our men learn to be in the lead of good works for the essential needs, so that they may not be unfruitful.

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled from God and the Father is this, to go help the orphaned and the widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

1 Peter 2:12

Having your behavior good among the Gentiles, so that, upon which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may glorify God in the day of visitation, from having observed your good works.

2 Peter 3:1

I write to you now this second letter, beloved, in which I arouse your sincere mind by a reminder,

1 John 3:3

And every man who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as that man is pure.

1 John 3:18

My Little children, we should not love in word, nor with the tongue, but in deed and in truth.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but examine the spirits, whether they are of God, because many FALSE prophets have gone out into the world.

Genesis 18:19

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of LORD, to do righteousness and justice, to the end that LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoke

Deuteronomy 16:20

Thou shall follow that which is altogether just, that thou may live, and inherit the land which LORD thy God gives thee.

Ruth 3:11

And now, my daughter, fear not. I will do to thee all that thou say, for all the city of my people knows that thou are a worthy woman.

2 Samuel 1:23

Saul and Jonathan, men who were loved and pleasant, undivided; comely in their lives, and undivided in their death; swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

Hebrews 11:2

For by this the ancients were well reported.

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