Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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

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.

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, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 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. 9 Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Cross References

James 3:17

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

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

Galatians 5:22

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

Titus 1:8

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

Titus 2:7

Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

2 Peter 1:3-7

His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence.

Romans 12:9-21

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

2 Corinthians 6:8

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

2 Corinthians 8:18

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

Ephesians 5:9

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

1 Timothy 4:12

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

Titus 2:2

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

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

1 Peter 1:22

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.

1 Peter 4:8

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

Matthew 22:16

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.

Mark 6:20

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.

Luke 2:25

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.

Luke 16:15

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.

Luke 23:50

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.

John 7:18

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.

Acts 6:3

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.

Acts 10:22

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."

Acts 22:12

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

Romans 2:29

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.

Romans 13:3

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.

Romans 13:13

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

1 Corinthians 4:5

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.

2 Corinthians 8:21

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

2 Corinthians 13:7

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.

Ephesians 4:25

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

Ephesians 6:14

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

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Colossians 4:5

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

1 Thessalonians 4:12

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

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

But test everything; hold fast to what is good.

1 Timothy 2:2

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

1 Timothy 3:4

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

1 Timothy 3:7-8

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

1 Timothy 3:11

The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 5:2

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

1 Timothy 5:10

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.

Titus 2:14

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.

Titus 3:14

Our people must also learn to devote themselves to good deeds, so that they may help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.

James 1:27

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.

1 Peter 2:12

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.

2 Peter 3:1

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;

1 John 3:3

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

1 John 3:18

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

1 John 4:1

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.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it the men of old received divine approval.

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