Philippians 4:8 Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholes...

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Amplified Bible - Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话：凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，凡是真实的、凡是可敬的、凡是公义的、凡是清洁的、凡是可爱的、凡是有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，你们都要留意。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，凡是真实的、凡是可敬的、凡是公义的、凡是清洁的、凡是可爱的、凡是有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，你们都要留意。
当代译本 - 最后，弟兄姊妹，你们要思想一切真实、可敬、公义、纯洁、可爱、有好名声、有美德和值得赞许的事情。
圣经新译本 - 最后，弟兄们，凡是真实的、庄重的、公正的、纯洁的、可爱的、声誉好的，无论是什么美德，什么称赞，这些事你们都应当思念。
中文标准译本 - 最后，弟兄们，凡是真实的、庄重的、公义的、纯洁的、可羡慕的、高尚的，如果有什么美德，如果有什么可称赞的，这些事你们就当思想；
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话，凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话：凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.
English Standard Version - 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 - 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.
The Message - Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
New King James Version - 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.
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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 English Translation - 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.
World English Bible - 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 about these things.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話：凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真實的、凡是可敬的、凡是公義的、凡是清潔的、凡是可愛的、凡是有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，你們都要留意。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真實的、凡是可敬的、凡是公義的、凡是清潔的、凡是可愛的、凡是有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，你們都要留意。
當代譯本 - 最後，弟兄姊妹，你們要思想一切真實、可敬、公義、純潔、可愛、有好名聲、有美德和值得讚許的事情。
聖經新譯本 - 最後，弟兄們，凡是真實的、莊重的、公正的、純潔的、可愛的、聲譽好的，無論是甚麼美德，甚麼稱讚，這些事你們都應當思念。
呂振中譯本 - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真誠的、莊重的、凡是正義的、清潔的、凡是可愛的、有美名的：若有甚麼美德、甚麼可稱讚之事——你們都要思念。
中文標準譯本 - 最後，弟兄們，凡是真實的、莊重的、公義的、純潔的、可羨慕的、高尚的，如果有什麼美德，如果有什麼可稱讚的，這些事你們就當思想；
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話，凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有什麼德行，若有什麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我猶有言、凡真實、端重、公義、清潔、可愛者、可稱者、或有何德何譽、爾宜念之、
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Proverbs 16:11 - A just balance and [honest] scales are the Lord’s; All the weights of the bag are His concern [established by His eternal principles].
Psalms 82:2 - How long will you judge unjustly And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
1 John 4:1 - Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world.
John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.
Hebrews 11:2 - For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.
2 Peter 3:1 - Beloved, I am now writing you this second letter. In this [as in the first one], I am stirring up your untainted mind to remind you,
Proverbs 31:29 - “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.”
Proverbs 31:10 - An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one another [and we are all parts of the body of Christ].
Luke 16:15 - So He said to them, “You are the ones who declare yourselves just and upright in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts [your thoughts, your desires, your secrets]; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.
Song of Solomon 5:16 - His mouth is full of sweetness; Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Acts 22:12 - “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord, But an accurate scale is His delight.
Luke 2:25 - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Mark 6:20 - because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.
2 Samuel 1:23 - Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely and friends in their lives, And in their death they were not separated; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.
Genesis 18:19 - For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
Luke 23:50 - A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man
Ruth 3:11 - Now, my daughter, do not be afraid. I will do for you whatever you ask, since all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.
Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
2 Corinthians 6:8 - amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
Proverbs 12:4 - A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
1 Timothy 3:4 - He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]
Ephesians 6:14 - So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart),
1 Timothy 5:2 - to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, in all purity [being careful to maintain appropriate relationships].
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.”
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
Deuteronomy 16:20 - You shall pursue justice, and only justice [that which is uncompromisingly righteous], so that you may live and take possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
Philippians 3:1 - Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.
2 Corinthians 8:18 - And we have sent along with him the brother who is praised in the gospel [ministry] throughout all the churches;
Romans 2:29 - But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and [true] circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by [the fulfillment of] the letter [of the Law]. His praise is not from men, but from God.
Proverbs 31:31 - Give her of the product of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city].
1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].
Romans 13:3 - For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.
Isaiah 26:7 - The way of the righteous [those in right-standing with God—living in moral and spiritual integrity] is smooth and level; O Upright One, make a level path for the just and righteous.
1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].
1 Corinthians 13:2 - And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3 - If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all.
1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
1 Corinthians 13:6 - It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
1 Corinthians 13:8 - Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:9 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete].
1 Corinthians 13:10 - But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
1 Corinthians 13:12 - For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].
1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Timothy 3:11 - Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.
2 Samuel 23:3 - The God of Israel, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God,
1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
2 Corinthians 13:7 - But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed.
1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
Colossians 4:5 - Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
1 Timothy 3:7 - And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
1 Timothy 3:8 - Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,
Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.
Titus 2:2 - Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character].
Proverbs 20:7 - The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs— How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].
James 1:27 - Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world.
Romans 13:13 - Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy.
1 Peter 1:22 - Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
Ephesians 5:9 - (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Titus 1:8 - And he must be hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private].
1 Peter 2:12 - Keep your behavior excellent among the [unsaved] Gentiles [conduct yourself honorably, with graciousness and integrity], so that for whatever reason they may slander you as evildoers, yet by observing your good deeds they may [instead come to] glorify God in the day of visitation [when He looks upon them with mercy].
Hebrews 13:18 - Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, seeking to conduct ourselves honorably [that is, with moral courage and personal integrity] in all things.
1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 - Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Corinthians 8:21 - For we have regard for what is honorable [and above suspicion], not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Romans 12:9 - Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
Romans 12:11 - never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
Romans 12:12 - constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
Romans 12:13 - contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
Romans 12:14 - Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
Romans 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].
Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
Romans 12:17 - Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
Romans 12:18 - If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:19 - Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
Romans 12:20 - “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].

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Amplified Bible - Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话：凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，凡是真实的、凡是可敬的、凡是公义的、凡是清洁的、凡是可爱的、凡是有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，你们都要留意。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，凡是真实的、凡是可敬的、凡是公义的、凡是清洁的、凡是可爱的、凡是有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，你们都要留意。
当代译本 - 最后，弟兄姊妹，你们要思想一切真实、可敬、公义、纯洁、可爱、有好名声、有美德和值得赞许的事情。
圣经新译本 - 最后，弟兄们，凡是真实的、庄重的、公正的、纯洁的、可爱的、声誉好的，无论是什么美德，什么称赞，这些事你们都应当思念。
中文标准译本 - 最后，弟兄们，凡是真实的、庄重的、公义的、纯洁的、可羡慕的、高尚的，如果有什么美德，如果有什么可称赞的，这些事你们就当思想；
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话，凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我还有未尽的话：凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.
English Standard Version - 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 - 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.
The Message - Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
New King James Version - 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.
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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 English Translation - 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.
World English Bible - 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 about these things.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話：凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真實的、凡是可敬的、凡是公義的、凡是清潔的、凡是可愛的、凡是有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，你們都要留意。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真實的、凡是可敬的、凡是公義的、凡是清潔的、凡是可愛的、凡是有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，你們都要留意。
當代譯本 - 最後，弟兄姊妹，你們要思想一切真實、可敬、公義、純潔、可愛、有好名聲、有美德和值得讚許的事情。
聖經新譯本 - 最後，弟兄們，凡是真實的、莊重的、公正的、純潔的、可愛的、聲譽好的，無論是甚麼美德，甚麼稱讚，這些事你們都應當思念。
呂振中譯本 - 末了，弟兄們，凡是真誠的、莊重的、凡是正義的、清潔的、凡是可愛的、有美名的：若有甚麼美德、甚麼可稱讚之事——你們都要思念。
中文標準譯本 - 最後，弟兄們，凡是真實的、莊重的、公義的、純潔的、可羨慕的、高尚的，如果有什麼美德，如果有什麼可稱讚的，這些事你們就當思想；
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話，凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有什麼德行，若有什麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我猶有言、凡真實、端重、公義、清潔、可愛者、可稱者、或有何德何譽、爾宜念之、
文理委辦譯本 - 要之、兄弟凡真實善良、公義廉潔、可愛可稱、有德有譽者、皆當念茲、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、我更有餘言、凡真實者、凡端莊者、凡公義者、凡清潔者、凡可愛者、凡可稱者、有何德、有何譽、俱當念之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 最後尚有一言、以奉兄弟：凡屬真實無妄、溫雅有度、公正高尚、可愛可喜、可歌可泣之事、苟有一德之美、片善之著、皆爾所當盡心也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por último, hermanos, consideren bien todo lo verdadero, todo lo respetable, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo digno de admiración, en fin, todo lo que sea excelente o merezca elogio.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 끝으로 말합니다. 여러분은 참되고 고상하고 옳고 순결하고 사랑스럽고 칭찬할 만한 것이 무엇이든 거기에 미덕이 있고 찬사를 보낼 만한 것이 있다면 그것들을 생각하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - И наконец, братья, размышляйте о том, что истинно, благородно, справедливо, чисто, что приятно и восхитительно, о том, в чем есть добродетель, и о том, что достойно похвалы – пусть это занимает ваши мысли.
Восточный перевод - И наконец, братья, размышляйте о том, что истинно, благородно, справедливо, чисто, что приятно и восхитительно, о том, в чём есть добродетель, и о том, что достойно похвалы – пусть это занимает ваши мысли.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И наконец, братья, размышляйте о том, что истинно, благородно, справедливо, чисто, что приятно и восхитительно, о том, в чём есть добродетель, и о том, что достойно похвалы – пусть это занимает ваши мысли.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И наконец, братья, размышляйте о том, что истинно, благородно, справедливо, чисто, что приятно и восхитительно, о том, в чём есть добродетель, и о том, что достойно похвалы – пусть это занимает ваши мысли.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Enfin, frères et sœurs, nourrissez vos pensées de tout ce qui est vrai, noble, juste, pur, digne d’amour ou d’approbation, de tout ce qui est vertueux et mérite louange.
リビングバイブル - さて皆さん。筆を置く前に、もう一つ申し上げたいことがあります。真実なこと、良いこと、正しいことに注目しなさい。きよいこと、愛すべきことについて思いめぐらし、他の人の長所に目をとめなさい。神を喜び、賛美することばかりを考えなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - 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·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - 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.
Nova Versão Internacional - Finalmente, irmãos, tudo o que for verdadeiro, tudo o que for nobre, tudo o que for correto, tudo o que for puro, tudo o que for amável, tudo o que for de boa fama, se houver algo de excelente ou digno de louvor, pensem nessas coisas.
Hoffnung für alle - Schließlich, meine lieben Brüder und Schwestern, orientiert euch an dem, was wahrhaftig, vorbildlich und gerecht, was redlich und liebenswert ist und einen guten Ruf hat. Beschäftigt euch mit den Dingen, die auch bei euren Mitmenschen als Tugend gelten und Lob verdienen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Sau hết, xin anh chị em nghiền ngẫm những điều chân thật, cao thượng, công bằng, trong sạch, đáng yêu chuộng, và đáng khen ngợi. Hãy suy nghiệm những công việc nhân đức. Hãy tập trung tâm trí vào những điều làm cho anh chị em nức lòng ca tụng Chúa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - สุดท้ายนี้พี่น้องทั้งหลาย จงใคร่ครวญถึงสิ่งที่เลอเลิศหรือสิ่งที่ควรสรรเสริญคือ สิ่งที่จริง สิ่งที่น่านับถือ สิ่งที่ถูกต้อง สิ่งที่บริสุทธิ์ สิ่งที่น่ารัก สิ่งที่น่ายกย่อง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - สุดท้ายนี้ พี่น้องทั้งหลายเอ๋ย ขอให้ความคิดของท่านอยู่กับสิ่งที่เป็นจริง สิ่งที่น่ายกย่อง สิ่งที่ยุติธรรม สิ่งที่บริสุทธิ์ สิ่งที่น่ารัก สิ่งที่น่าชมเชย สิ่งที่ดีเลิศและสมควรแก่การสรรเสริญเถิด

Proverbs 16:11 - A just balance and [honest] scales are the Lord’s; All the weights of the bag are His concern [established by His eternal principles].
Psalms 82:2 - How long will you judge unjustly And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
1 John 4:1 - Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world.
John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.
Hebrews 11:2 - For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.
2 Peter 3:1 - Beloved, I am now writing you this second letter. In this [as in the first one], I am stirring up your untainted mind to remind you,
Proverbs 31:29 - “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.”
Proverbs 31:10 - An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one another [and we are all parts of the body of Christ].
Luke 16:15 - So He said to them, “You are the ones who declare yourselves just and upright in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts [your thoughts, your desires, your secrets]; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.
Song of Solomon 5:16 - His mouth is full of sweetness; Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Acts 22:12 - “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord, But an accurate scale is His delight.
Luke 2:25 - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Mark 6:20 - because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.
2 Samuel 1:23 - Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely and friends in their lives, And in their death they were not separated; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.
Genesis 18:19 - For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
Luke 23:50 - A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man
Ruth 3:11 - Now, my daughter, do not be afraid. I will do for you whatever you ask, since all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.
Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
2 Corinthians 6:8 - amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
Proverbs 12:4 - A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
1 Timothy 3:4 - He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]
Ephesians 6:14 - So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart),
1 Timothy 5:2 - to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, in all purity [being careful to maintain appropriate relationships].
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.”
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
Deuteronomy 16:20 - You shall pursue justice, and only justice [that which is uncompromisingly righteous], so that you may live and take possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
Philippians 3:1 - Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.
2 Corinthians 8:18 - And we have sent along with him the brother who is praised in the gospel [ministry] throughout all the churches;
Romans 2:29 - But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and [true] circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by [the fulfillment of] the letter [of the Law]. His praise is not from men, but from God.
Proverbs 31:31 - Give her of the product of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city].
1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].
Romans 13:3 - For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.
Isaiah 26:7 - The way of the righteous [those in right-standing with God—living in moral and spiritual integrity] is smooth and level; O Upright One, make a level path for the just and righteous.
1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].
1 Corinthians 13:2 - And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3 - If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all.
1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
1 Corinthians 13:6 - It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
1 Corinthians 13:8 - Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:9 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete].
1 Corinthians 13:10 - But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
1 Corinthians 13:12 - For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].
1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Timothy 3:11 - Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.
2 Samuel 23:3 - The God of Israel, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God,
1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
2 Corinthians 13:7 - But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed.
1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
Colossians 4:5 - Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
1 Timothy 3:7 - And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
1 Timothy 3:8 - Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,
Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.
Titus 2:2 - Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character].
Proverbs 20:7 - The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs— How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].
James 1:27 - Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world.
Romans 13:13 - Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy.
1 Peter 1:22 - Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
Ephesians 5:9 - (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Titus 1:8 - And he must be hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private].
1 Peter 2:12 - Keep your behavior excellent among the [unsaved] Gentiles [conduct yourself honorably, with graciousness and integrity], so that for whatever reason they may slander you as evildoers, yet by observing your good deeds they may [instead come to] glorify God in the day of visitation [when He looks upon them with mercy].
Hebrews 13:18 - Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, seeking to conduct ourselves honorably [that is, with moral courage and personal integrity] in all things.
1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 - Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Corinthians 8:21 - For we have regard for what is honorable [and above suspicion], not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Romans 12:9 - Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
Romans 12:11 - never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
Romans 12:12 - constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
Romans 12:13 - contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
Romans 12:14 - Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
Romans 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].
Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
Romans 12:17 - Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
Romans 12:18 - If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:19 - Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
Romans 12:20 - “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].