New King James Version
Philippians 4:8
8Finally, 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.
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 Living Translation (NLT)And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Context of Philippians 4:8
6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 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. 9The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. 10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
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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
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 brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.
- Romans 12:9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
- 2 Peter 1:5But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
- Matthew 22:16And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men.
- John 7:18He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.
- 2 Corinthians 6:8by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
- Ephesians 4:25Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.
- Ephesians 5:9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
- Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
- 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,
- 1 John 3:18My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
- Acts 6:3Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
- Romans 12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
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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- 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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