Philippians 4:8
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- 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 anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- ASV
- 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.
- DARBY
- 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.
- BLB
- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever [is] honorable, whatever [is] right, whatever [is] pure, whatever [is] lovely, whatever [is] well spoken of—if any excellence and if any praise—think on these things.
- ÅB
- For øvrig, brødre, alt som er sant, alt som er ære verdt, alt som er rettferdig, alt som er rent, alt som er elskelig, alt som tales vel om, enhver dyd, og alt det som priselig er - gi akt på det!
- OTB
- Til slutt, brødre og søstre, alt som er sant, alt som er ærefullt, alt som er rett, alt som er rent, alt som er elskelig, alt som er prisverdig—hvis noe er utmerket eller verdig til ros—tenk på disse tingene.
- B1930
- For øvrig, brødre, alt som er sant, alt som er ære verdt, alt som er rettferdig, alt som er rent, alt som er elskelig, alt som tales vel om, enhver dyd, og alt det som priselig er - gi akt på det!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Read in contextTitus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Read in contextRomans 12:9–21
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
Read in context2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
Read in contextGalatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Read in context1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
Read in context2 Peter 1:3–7
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Read in contextHebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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