Philippians 4:8

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Philippians 4:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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.

9 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.

10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

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Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Romans 12:11

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Romans 12:12

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Romans 12:13

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Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 12:20

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Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

1 Corinthians 13:5

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

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Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

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It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Galatians 5:22

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James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

2 Corinthians 6:8

through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Ephesians 6:14

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

Romans 13:13

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 3:4

An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:7

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Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Deuteronomy 16:20

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Psalms 82:2

“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 20:7

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Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

Mark 6:20

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

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Titus 1:8

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

2 Peter 3:1

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking

1 John 3:3

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

2 Samuel 1:23

Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:3

If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:8

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1 Corinthians 13:9

For we know in part and we prophesy in part,

1 Corinthians 13:10

but when the perfect comes, the partial passes 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 set aside childish ways.

1 Corinthians 13:12

Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

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Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

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Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

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Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:10

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Hebrews 11:2

This is why the ancients were commended.

Ruth 3:11

And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

Proverbs 12:4

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 31:10

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 1:4

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Proverbs 31:31

Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.

Romans 2:29

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 8:18

Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

Luke 16:15

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.