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Philippians 4:8 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.
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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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever <i>is</i> venerable, whatever <i>is</i> right, whatever <i>is</i> pure, whatever <i>is</i> lovely, whatever <i>is</i> admirable--if any excellence and if any praise--think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things <i>are</i> honest, whatsoever things <i>are</i> just, whatsoever things <i>are</i> pure, whatsoever things <i>are</i> lovely, whatsoever things <i>are</i> of good report; if <i>there be</i> any virtue, and if <i>there be</i> any praise, think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things <i>are</i> noble, whatever things <i>are</i> just, whatever things <i>are</i> pure, whatever things <i>are</i> lovely, whatever things <i>are</i> of good report, if <i>there is</i> any virtue and if <i>there is</i> anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finally, brothers <i>and sisters,</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is dignified, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, consider these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable <i>and</i> worthy of respect, whatever is right <i>and</i> confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure <i>and</i> wholesome, whatever is lovely <i>and</i> brings peace, whatever is admirable <i>and</i> of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think <i>continually</i> on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honourable, 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—keep thinking about these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 any praise, think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, 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 any praise, think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise--cherish the thought of these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 worthy of praise, think about these things. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />As to the rest, brothers, as many things as are true, as many as [are] revered, as many as [are] righteous, as many as [are] pure, as many as [are] lovely, as many as [are] of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, think on these things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever <i>is</i> venerable, whatever <i>is</i> right, whatever <i>is</i> pure, whatever <i>is</i> lovely, whatever <i>is</i> admirable--if any excellence and if any praise--think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as are grave, as many as are righteous, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely, as many as are of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As to the rest, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever venerable, whatever just, whatever pure, whatever lovely, whatever prosperous; if any ability, and if any praise, reckon up these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Finally, my 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore, my brethren, those things that are true, those that are honorable, those that are righteous, those things that are pure, those things that are precious, those things that are praiseworthy, deeds of glory and of praise, meditate on these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, so many things as are true, so many things as are noble, so many things as are righteous, so many things as are pure, so many things as are lovely, so many things as are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise--cherish the thought of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are righteous, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if <i>there be</i> any virtue, and if <i>there be</i> any praise, think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Finally <i>my</i> brethren, whatever <i>things</i> are true, whatever <i>things are</i> venerable, whatever things <i>are</i> just, whatever things <i>are</i> pure, whatever things <i>are</i> friendly, whatever things <i>are</i> reputable, if <i>there be</i> any virtue, and if <i>there be</i> any praise, think of these <i>things:</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/4-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=784" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Think on These Things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7</span>And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3063.htm" title="3063: loipon (Adj-ANS) -- Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.">Finally,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/227.htm" title="227: alēthē (Adj-NNP) -- Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE.">true,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/4586.htm" title="4586: semna (Adj-NNP) -- Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable.">is honorable,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaia (Adj-NNP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">is right,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/53.htm" title="53: hagna (Adj-NNP) -- From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect.">is pure,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/4375.htm" title="4375: prosphilē (Adj-NNP) -- Pleasing, acceptable, grateful. From a presumed compound of pros and phileo; friendly towards, i.e. Acceptable.">is lovely,</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-NNP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/2163.htm" title="2163: euphēma (Adj-NNP) -- Well reported of, spoken in a kindly spirit, laudable, reputable. From eu and pheme; well spoken of, i.e. Reputable.">is admirable—</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anything</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">is</a> <a href="/greek/703.htm" title="703: aretē (N-NFS) -- Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. From the same as arrhen; properly, manliness, i.e. Excellence.">excellent</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">or</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1868.htm" title="1868: epainos (N-NMS) -- Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.">praiseworthy—</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">think on</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a></span><br />We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21-22</a></span><br />but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. / Abstain from every form of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></span><br />Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></span><br />But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-7</a></span><br />For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Psalm 119:9</a></span><br />How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a></span><br />Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalm 101:3</a></span><br />I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.</p><p class="hdg">Finally.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed <i>is</i> not grievous, but for you <i>it is</i> safe.</p><p class="hdg">whatsoever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9-21</a></b></br> <i>Let</i> love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></b></br> Charity suffereth long, <i>and</i> is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></b></br> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,</p><p class="hdg">are true.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a></b></br> And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any <i>man</i>: for thou regardest not the person of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-18.htm">John 7:18</a></b></br> He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></b></br> <i>Let</i> love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.</p><p class="hdg">honest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></b></br> Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></b></br> Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></b></br> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.</p><p class="hdg">are just.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-19.htm">Genesis 18:19</a></b></br> For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-20.htm">Deuteronomy 16:20</a></b></br> That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a></b></br> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men <i>must be</i> just, ruling in the fear of God.</p><p class="hdg">are pure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></b></br> Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Report</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Repute</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Think</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Virtue</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Wins</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-4.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Report</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">Repute</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Think</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Virtue</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Wins</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul often uses "brothers" to address fellow believers, emphasizing the familial bond within the Christian community. This reflects the early church's emphasis on unity and mutual support, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>.<p><b>Whatever is true</b><br>Truth is a central theme in Scripture, with Jesus Himself declaring, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). In a world filled with deception, believers are called to focus on what aligns with God's truth, as revealed in His Word. This echoes the call to discernment found in 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>.<p><b>Whatever is honorable</b><br>Honor involves integrity and respectability. In the Greco-Roman world, honor was a key social value, often associated with public reputation. For Christians, true honor is rooted in living a life that reflects God's character, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Proverbs 21:21</a>.<p><b>Whatever is right</b><br>Righteousness is a foundational biblical principle, often linked with justice and moral integrity. The call to think on what is right aligns with the biblical mandate to pursue justice and righteousness, as highlighted in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>.<p><b>Whatever is pure</b><br>Purity, both moral and spiritual, is a recurring theme in Scripture. It involves being free from sin and corruption. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a>, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," emphasizing the importance of inner purity.<p><b>Whatever is lovely</b><br>The term "lovely" refers to that which is pleasing and beautiful, often associated with God's creation and His attributes. This reflects the biblical appreciation for beauty, as seen in the Psalms, where creation's beauty points to the Creator (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>).<p><b>Whatever is admirable</b><br>Admirable qualities are those worthy of respect and commendation. This aligns with the biblical call to live lives that are above reproach, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>, where leaders are called to be "above reproach."<p><b>If anything is excellent or praiseworthy</b><br>Excellence and praiseworthiness are attributes that reflect God's nature. Believers are encouraged to pursue excellence in all things, as seen in <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a>, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."<p><b>Think on these things</b><br>The call to meditate on these virtues emphasizes the importance of the mind in spiritual growth. This aligns with <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, which urges believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, highlighting the transformative power of focusing on godly virtues.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison to encourage and instruct the believers in Philippi.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia, where the first European church was established by Paul. The Philippian church was known for its generosity and support of Paul's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippian_church.htm">Philippian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a community of believers facing external pressures and internal challenges, encouraged by Paul to live in unity and joy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_thought.htm">The Power of Thought</a></b><br>Our thoughts shape our actions and character. By focusing on what is true and honorable, we align ourselves with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_media.htm">Discernment in Media</a></b><br>In a world filled with negative and impure content, Christians are called to discern and choose what is pure and lovely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_christ-like_mindset.htm">Cultivating a Christ-like Mindset</a></b><br>Regular meditation on Scripture and prayer helps cultivate a mindset that reflects Christ's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_influence.htm">Community Influence</a></b><br>Encourage one another in the community to focus on what is excellent and praiseworthy, fostering a positive and uplifting environment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_application.htm">Practical Application</a></b><br>Create a list of things in your life that are true, honorable, and praiseworthy, and make a conscious effort to dwell on these daily.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_anti-intellectualism.htm">What defines anti-intellectualism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'good_report'_mean_in_phil_4_8.htm">What does Philippians 4:8 mean by "good report"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_philippians_4_8_mean_by_'noble'.htm">What does Philippians 4:8 mean by "whatever is noble"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_contemplating_loveliness.htm">What does it mean to contemplate loveliness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8, 9) Here, repeating the word "Finally," the Apostle again draws to a conclusion, in a comprehensive exhortation to stand fast in all that is good on the foundation which he had laid in the name of Christ. The exhortation is marked by the reiteration of affectionate earnestness, in which, however, we may (as always) trace an underlying method. In each pair of epithets there seems to be reference both to an inner reality and to the outward development, by which it is at once manifested and perfected. In both St. Paul would have them grow up to perfection.<p>(8) <span class= "bld">True . . .</span> <span class= "bld">honest</span> (better, <span class= "ital">venerable;</span> see margin).--Truth is the inherent likeness to God, who is Truth. Whatever is true in itself is also "venerable"--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>as the original word, usually rendered "grave" (as in <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm" title="Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;">1Timothy 3:8</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm" title="Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.">1Timothy 3:11</a>; <a href="/titus/2-2.htm" title="That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.">Titus 2:2</a>) etymologically signifies, it claims a share of the reverence due primarily to God; it has in it a certain majesty commanding worship.<p><span class= "bld">Just . . . pure.</span>--"Just" is (as St. Paul's habitual usage of "justify" shows) righteous in act and word, as tested by the declared will of man or God. "Pure" is righteous in essence, in the thought, which cannot be thus tested--showing itself in what is just and indeed perfected thereby, but in itself something holier still.<p><span class= "bld">Lovely . . . of good report.</span>--Both words are peculiar to this passage: in both we pass from truth and righteousness to love. "Lovely" is that which deserves love. The phrase "of good report" represents a Greek word which is commonly used for "fair-sounding," or "auspicious" and "acceptable." It is therefore the outward expression of what is "lovely," winning the acceptance which loveliness deserves.<p><span class= "bld">If there be any virtue, and . . . praise.</span>--Still there is the same antithesis--"virtue" is the inherent quality; "praise" is virtue's due. But the word "virtue," so frequent in human morality, is hardly ever used in Scripture. In fact, the only other case of application to man is in <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm" title="And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;">2Peter 1:5</a>, where it stands between "faith" and "knowledge," and seems specially to signify the energy of practice by which faith grows into knowledge. The reason of this is clear. To the very name of "virtue" clings the idea of self-reliance--such self-reliance as the Stoic philosophy (then the only dominant system of Roman opinion which had any nobleness in it) made its essential characteristic; and that idea is, of course, foreign to the whole conception of Christian morality. The occurrence, therefore, here of an appeal to "virtue" and to "praise" seems strange. We notice, however, that it is introduced by a new phrase of mere hypothesis ("if there be," &c.), which may be taken to mark it as an outlying consideration, occupying a less firm and important ground. Probably, therefore, it is an appeal to the lower conceptions of the society, so characteristically Roman, around them: "Nay, even if there be any truth in the virtue and praise of mere human morality," &c. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true</span>. He repeats the "finally" of <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a>, He again and again prepares to close his Epistle, but cannot at once bid farewell to his beloved Philippians. He urges them to fill their thoughts with things good and holy. Christ is the Truth: all that is true comes from him; the false, the vain, is of the earth, earthy. Perhaps the verb (<span class="greek">ἐστίν</span>) may be emphatic. Sceptics may deny the existence of absolute truth; men may scoffingly ask, "What is truth?" Truth is real, and it is found in Christ, the Truth. <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever things are honest</span>. The word (<span class="greek">σεμνά</span>) occurs only here and four times in the pastoral Epistles. It is a word difficult translate. "Honourable" or" reverend" (the renderings of the R.V.) are better equivalents than "honest." It points to a Christian decorum, a Christian self-respect, which is quite consistent with true humility, for it is a reverence for the temple of God. <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever things are just</span>; rather, perhaps, <span class="accented">righteous</span>, in the widest meaning. <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever things are pure</span>; not only chaste, but free from stain or defilement of any sort. The word used here (<span class="greek">ἁγνός</span>) <span class="accented">is</span> not common in the New Testament. The adverb occurs in <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Philippians 1:16</a>, where it is rendered "sincerely," and implies purity of motive. <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever things are lovely</span> (<span class="greek">προσφιλῆ</span>); not beautiful, but pleasing, lovable; whatsoever things would attract the love of holy souls. <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever things are of good report</span>. The word (<span class="greek">εὔφημα</span>) means "well-speaking" (not "well spoken of"), and so "gracious," "attractive;" in classical Greek it means "auspicious," "of good omen." Of these six heads, the first two describe the subjects of devout thought as they are in themselves; the second pair relate to practical life; the third pair to the moral approbation which the contemplation of a holy life excites in good men. <span class="cmt_word">If there be any virtue</span>. This word, so very common in the Greek moralists, occurs nowhere else in St. Paul. Nor does any other of the New Testament writers use it except St. Peter (l Peter 2:9 (in the Greek); <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3, 5</a>). Bishop Lightfoot says, "The strangeness of the word, combined with the change of expression, <span class="greek">εἴ τις</span>, will suggest another explanation: 'Whatever value may reside in your old heathen conception of virtue, whatever consideration is due to the praise of men; ' as if the apostle were anxious not to omit any possible ground of appeal." <span class="cmt_word">And if there be any praise</span>; comp. <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a>, where St. Paul bids us "provide for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." Nevertheless, in the highest point of view, the praise of the true Israelite is not of man, but of God. <span class="cmt_word">Think on these things</span>; or, as in the margin of R.V., <span class="accented">take account of.</span> Let these be the considerations which guide your thoughts and direct your motives. The apostle implies that we have the power of governing our thoughts, and so are responsible for them. If the thoughts are ordered well, the outward life will follow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Finally,</span><br /><span class="grk">λοιπόν</span> <span class="translit">(loipon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brothers,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφοί</span> <span class="translit">(adelphoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστὶν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">true,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀληθῆ</span> <span class="translit">(alēthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] honorable,</span><br /><span class="grk">σεμνά</span> <span class="translit">(semna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4586.htm">Strong's 4586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] right,</span><br /><span class="grk">δίκαια</span> <span class="translit">(dikaia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] pure,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁγνά</span> <span class="translit">(hagna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] lovely,</span><br /><span class="grk">προσφιλῆ</span> <span class="translit">(prosphilē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4375.htm">Strong's 4375: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasing, acceptable, grateful. From a presumed compound of pros and phileo; friendly towards, i.e. Acceptable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσα</span> <span class="translit">(hosa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] admirable—</span><br /><span class="grk">εὔφημα</span> <span class="translit">(euphēma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2163.htm">Strong's 2163: </a> </span><span class="str2">Well reported of, spoken in a kindly spirit, laudable, reputable. From eu and pheme; well spoken of, i.e. Reputable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴ</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anything</span><br /><span class="grk">τις</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is]</span><br /><span class="grk">τις</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">excellent</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρετὴ</span> <span class="translit">(aretē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_703.htm">Strong's 703: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. From the same as arrhen; properly, manliness, i.e. Excellence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">praiseworthy—</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔπαινος</span> <span class="translit">(epainos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">think on</span><br /><span class="grk">λογίζεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(logizesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">these things.</span><br /><span class="grk">ταῦτα</span> <span class="translit">(tauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers whatever things are true (Philipp. Phil. 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