New American Standard Bible 2020
Philippians 4:8
8Finally, brothers and sisters, 1whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is 2lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 in other versions
- King James Version (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.
- New International Version (NIV)Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, 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 praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Context of Philippians 4:8
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act.
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Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ, ὅσα σεμνά, ὅσα δίκαια, ὅσα ἁγνά, ὅσα προσφιλῆ, ὅσα εὔφημα, εἴ τις ἀρετὴ καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος, ταῦτα λογίζεσθε·Read the interlinear
- Finallyλοιπόςloipoi · remainingG3062
- brothersἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- whateverὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
- is trueἀληθήςalēthēs · trueG227
- is honorableσεμνόςsemnos · nobleG4586
- is rightδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342
- is pureἁγνόςhagnos · pureG53
- lovelyπροσφιλήςprosphilēs · lovelyG4375
- is commendableεὔφημοςeuphēmos · commendableG2163
- ifεἰei · ifG1487
- there is anyτιςtis · oneG5100
- excellenceἀρετήaretē · virtueG703
- worthyἔπαινοςepainos · praiseG1868
- thinkλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
- theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
Cross-references for Philippians 4:8
- Philippians 3:1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.
- Romans 12:9Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant.
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy.
- 2 Peter 1:5Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,
- Matthew 22:16And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and do not care what anyone thinks; for You are not partial to anyone.
- John 7:18The one who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
- 2 Corinthians 6:8by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; regarded as deceivers and yet true;
- Ephesians 4:25Therefore, ridding yourselves of falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are parts of one another.
- Ephesians 5:9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
- Ephesians 6:14Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
- 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls in obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brothers and sisters, fervently love one another from the heart,
- 1 John 3:18Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
- Acts 6:3Instead, brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
- Romans 12:17Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people.
Commentaries on Philippians 4:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Finally, brethren - The object of the apostle is to recommend holiness and righteousness to them in every point of view; and to show that the Gospel of Christ requires all its professors to have the mind that was in Christ, and to walk as he himself also walked. That they were not to attend to one branch of righteousness or virtue only, but to every thing by which they might bring honor to God, good to their fellow creatures, and credit to themselves…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Finally, brethren - As for what remains - ̀ ̀ to loipon- or as a final counsel or exhortation. Whatsoever things are true - In this exhortation the apostle assumes that there were certain things admitted to be true, and pure, and good, in the world, which had not been directly revealed, or which were commonly regarded as such by the people of the world, and his object is to show them that such things ought to be exhibited by the Christian. Everything that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2-9Verses 2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Let…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Paul urges the Philippians to focus on God's good gifts. Then, even when they suffer and are treated badly by others, they can live in a way that honors God and have peace in their hearts and mind (4:7, 9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Summary of all his exhortations as to relative duties, whether as children or parents, husbands or wives, friends, neighbors, men in the intercourse of the world, &c. true--sincere, in words. honest--Old English for "seemly," namely, in action; literally, grave, dignified. just--towards others. pure--"chaste," in relation to ourselves. lovely--lovable (compare Mr 10:21; Lu 7:4, 5). of good report--referring to the absent (Php 1:27); as "lovely" refers…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Philippians 4:8 Rom 14:18; 1 Pet 2:12 ↩
- 2. Philippians 4:8 Or lovable and gracious ↩
Commentaries on Philippians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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