If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,

though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:

if by any means I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

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.