New English Translation
Philippians 4:8
8Finally, 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.
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. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. 7And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 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. 9And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you. 10I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)
Read all of Philippians 4Philippians 4:8 word by word
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
Words taken from the KJV.
- Finallyλοιπόνloipon · henceforthG3063
- brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- whatsoever thingsὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
- areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- trueἀληθήςalēthēs · trueG227
- honestσεμνόςsemnos · nobleG4586
- justδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342
- pureἁγνόςhagnos · pureG53
- lovelyπροσφιλήςprosphilēs · lovelyG4375
- of good reportεὔφημοςeuphēmos · commendableG2163
- ifεἰei · ifG1487
- anyτιςtis · oneG5100
- virtueἀρετήaretē · virtueG703
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- praiseἔπαινοςepainos · praiseG1868
- think onλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
- these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
Cross-references for Philippians 4:8
- Philippians 3:1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.
- Romans 12:9Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
- 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 peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
- 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
- Matthew 22:16They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.
- John 7:18The person who speaks on his own authority desires to receive honor for himself; the one who desires the honor of the one who sent him is a man of integrity, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
- 2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;
- Ephesians 4:25Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.
- Ephesians 5:9for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth –
- Ephesians 6:14Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
- 1 Peter 1:22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.
- 1 John 3:18Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth.
- Acts 6:3But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
- Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before 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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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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