Philippians 4:8

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

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.

Latin

De cetero fratres, quæcumque sunt vera, quæcumque pudica, quæcumque justa, quæcumque sancta, quæcumque amabilia, quæcumque bonæ famæ, siqua virtus, siqua laus disciplinæ, hæc cogitate.

Original

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English

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.

Notes

Philippians 4:8

Paul 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).

Philippians 4:2–9

Before ending the letter, Paul discusses a small conflict in the church and writes a few words of encouragement.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
2 Corinthians 8:21
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
…but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
2 Peter 1:3–7
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Ephesians 5:9
…for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
1 Peter 2:12
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Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

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Absolute Truth Anxiety and Depression Ask and you Shall Receive Attitude Bad Habits Bad Thoughts Bad Words Balance in Life Battlefield of the Mind Being Honest Being Positive Being Pure Boastfulness Boundaries Buying and Selling Christian Conduct: Following After That Which is Good Co-Signing Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Communication in Marriage Comparing Ourselves Covenant with My Eyes Devotion Devotion to God Distractions Encouraging Others Entertainment Evil Thoughts Eyes on the Things Above Fantasizing Flirting Foul Language Getting your House in Order Good Friends Good Heart Hard Times Heroes Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Horror Movies Impurity

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