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.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit,
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
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.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by Hi
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good
Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one
The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, no
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
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
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
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
Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving y
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 wha
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a sa
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of
and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, impa
Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
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.
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zeal
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
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 writ
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, h
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 d
So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized a
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
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 t
And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among th
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets hav
through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”
His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israe