Philippians 4:8

Paul directs believers to fix their minds on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. What we dwell on shapes who we become.

Cross-references · 40

• Jas 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
• Rom 12:9–21Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
• 2 Cor 8:21For 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.
• Gal 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• 1 Th 5:21–22but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
• 2 Pet 1:3–7His 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.
• Heb 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
• Eph 5:9for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
• 1 Pet 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
• 1 Tim 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
• Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
• 1 Jn 3:3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
• 1 Pet 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• Prov 20:7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
• Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
• Rom 13:13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
• Jas 1:27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
• 1 Jn 3:18Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
• Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
• 1 Pet 4:8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
• 2 Cor 13:7Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
• Col 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
• 2 Sam 23:3The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
• Deut 16:20Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
• 1 Tim 3:7–8Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
• 1 Tim 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• Rom 13:3For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
• Prov 31:31Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
• Phil 3:1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
• 1 Cor 13:1–13If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
• Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• Isa 26:7The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
• 1 Tim 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
• Rom 2:29No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
• Eph 4:25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
• 1 Th 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
• Eph 6:14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
• Mark 6:20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
• John 7:18He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

Each word below is tagged with its Strong’s number — tap one to see the underlying Greek word, its meaning, and every verse that uses it.