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Bible verse
Philippians 4:8
“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.”
What it means
Our minds become what we feed them. Paul hands us a wise diet, whatever is true and honorable and pure and lovely, dwell there. In a world eager to fill our thoughts with fear and outrage, this is a discipline of attention. It is not denial but choosing the good on purpose. Above all, these things find their fullness in Christ Himself, who is true and pure and lovely. Fix your thoughts on Him, and His peace begins to guard your heart.
Philippians 4:8 at a glance
| Reference | Philippians 4:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Philippians |
| Chapter to read it in | Philippians 4 |
| Topic | peace |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- James 3:17
- Titus 2:7
- Romans 12:9-21
- 2 Corinthians 8:21
- Galatians 5:22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
- 2 Peter 1:3-7
- Ephesians 5:9
- Hebrews 13:18
- 1 Timothy 4:12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Philippians 4:8?
It is in Philippians, in Philippians 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Philippians 4:8?
Readers most often set it beside James 3:17, Titus 2:7, Romans 12:9-21, 2 Corinthians 8:21. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Philippians 4:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Philippians 4:8 more than we can. We bring you Philippians 4:8, peace. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Philippians 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Philippians 4:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
