Philippians 4:8 Cross References

Philippians 4:8

8: And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

James 3:17

  1. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.

Titus 2:7

  1. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

Romans 12:9

  1. Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good.
  2. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
  3. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
  4. Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.
  5. When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

Galatians 5:22

  1. But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

2 Corinthians 8:21

  1. We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to know we are honorable.

2 Peter 1:3

  1. As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness!
  2. And by that same mighty power, he has given us all of his rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in his divine nature.
  3. So make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better.
  4. Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness.
  5. Godliness leads to love for other Christians, and finally you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

  1. but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
  2. Keep away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 4:12

  1. Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Titus 1:8

  1. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must love all that is good. He must live wisely and be fair. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

1 Peter 2:12

  1. Be careful how you live among your unbelieving neighbors. Even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will believe and give honor to God when he comes to judge the world.

Hebrews 13:18

  1. Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

1 John 3:3

  1. And all who believe this will keep themselves pure, just as Christ is pure.

Ephesians 5:9

  1. For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.

James 1:27

  1. Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.

1 Peter 1:22

  1. Now you can have sincere love for each other as brothers and sisters because you were cleansed from your sins when you accepted the truth of the Good News. So see to it that you really do love each other intensely with all your hearts.

Romans 13:13

  1. We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Don't participate in wild parties and getting drunk, or in adultery and immoral living, or in fighting and jealousy.

Proverbs 20:7

  1. The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them.

Titus 3:14

  1. For our people should not have unproductive lives. They must learn to do good by helping others who have urgent needs.

Titus 2:2

  1. Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have strong faith and be filled with love and patience.

Colossians 4:5

  1. Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.

1 Corinthians 13:1

  1. If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn't love others, I would only be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal.
  2. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn't love others, what good would I be? And if I had the gift of faith so that I could speak to a mountain and make it move, without love I would be no good to anybody.
  3. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn't love others, I would be of no value whatsoever.
  4. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud
  5. or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.

2 Samuel 23:3

  1. The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: `The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

Isaiah 26:7

  1. But for those who are righteous, the path is not steep and rough. You are a God of justice, and you smooth out the road ahead of them.

2 Corinthians 13:7

  1. We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. We pray this, not to show that our ministry to you has been successful, but because we want you to do right even if we ourselves seem to have failed.

1 Timothy 5:10

  1. She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers? Has she served other Christians humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?

1 Timothy 3:7

  1. Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not fall into the Devil's trap and be disgraced.
  2. In the same way, deacons must be people who are respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.

1 Peter 4:8

  1. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Timothy 2:2

  1. Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity.

Romans 13:3

  1. For the authorities do not frighten people who are doing right, but they frighten those who do wrong. So do what they say, and you will get along well.

Deuteronomy 16:20

  1. Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

  1. As a result, people who are not Christians will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others to meet your financial needs.

Philippians 3:1

  1. Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy. I never get tired of telling you this. I am doing this for your own good.

1 John 3:18

  1. Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions.

Romans 2:29

  1. No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not a cutting of the body but a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. Whoever has that kind of change seeks praise from God, not from people.

Proverbs 31:31

  1. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Matthew 22:16

  1. They decided to send some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to ask him this question: "Teacher, we know how honest you are. You teach about the way of God regardless of the consequences. You are impartial and don't play favorites.

Titus 2:14

  1. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing what is right.

1 Timothy 3:11

  1. In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not speak evil of others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.

Acts 10:22

  1. They said, "We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout man who fears the God of Israel and is well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to send for you so you can go to his house and give him a message."

1 Corinthians 4:5

  1. So be careful not to jump to conclusions before the Lord returns as to whether or not someone is faithful. When the Lord comes, he will bring our deepest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. And then God will give to everyone whatever praise is due.

2 Corinthians 8:18

  1. We are also sending another brother with Titus. He is highly praised in all the churches as a preacher of the Good News.

Ephesians 6:14

  1. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness.

Acts 22:12

  1. A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man in his devotion to the law, and he was well thought of by all the Jews of Damascus.

Genesis 18:19

  1. I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD and do what is right and just. Then I will do for him all that I have promised."

Proverbs 11:1

  1. The LORD hates cheating, but he delights in honesty.

The Song of Songs 5:16

  1. His mouth is altogether sweet; he is lovely in every way. Such, O women of Jerusalem, is my lover, my friend.

Acts 6:3

  1. "Now look around among yourselves, brothers, and select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. We will put them in charge of this business.

Proverbs 12:4

  1. A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.

2 Samuel 1:23

  1. How beloved and gracious were Saul and Jonathan! They were together in life and in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.

Luke 2:25

  1. Now there was a man named Simeon who lived in Jerusalem. He was a righteous man and very devout. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he eagerly expected the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.

Luke 23:50

  1. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,

Ruth 3:11

  1. Now don't worry about a thing, my daughter. I will do what is necessary, for everyone in town knows you are an honorable woman.

2 Corinthians 6:8

  1. We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors.

1 Timothy 3:4

  1. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him.

Mark 6:20

  1. And Herod respected John, knowing that he was a good and holy man, so he kept him under his protection. Herod was disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.

Luke 16:15

  1. Then he said to them, "You like to look good in public, but God knows your evil hearts. What this world honors is an abomination in the sight of God.

1 Timothy 5:2

  1. Treat the older women as you would your mother, and treat the younger women with all purity as your own sisters.

Ephesians 4:25

  1. So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth" because we belong to each other.

Proverbs 31:29

  1. "There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!"

Proverbs 31:10

  1. Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies.

1 John 4:1

  1. Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.

2 Peter 3:1

  1. This is my second letter to you, dear friends, and in both of them I have tried to stimulate your wholesome thinking and refresh your memory.

Hebrews 11:2

  1. God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.

John 7:18

  1. Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine.

Proverbs 16:11

  1. The LORD demands fairness in every business deal; he sets the standard.

Psalms 82:2

  1. "How long will you judges hand down unjust decisions? How long will you shower special favors on the wicked?
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