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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.
Reference
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ἀεί (aeí)
"ever," by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly
Greek: ἐνθυμέομαι (enthyméomai)
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
Hebrew: çᵉbar
to bear in mind, i.e. hope
Greek: πρός (prós)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
Hebrew: ʼêl
near, with or among; often in general, to
Hebrew: mân
who or what (properly, interrogatively, hence, also indefinitely and relatively)
Greek: ἀληθινός (alēthinós)
truthful
Hebrew: tsᵉdâʼ
a (sinister) design
Greek: ἐνθυμέομαι (enthyméomai)
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
Hebrew: çᵉbar
to bear in mind, i.e. hope
Greek: πρός (prós)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
Hebrew: ʼêl
near, with or among; often in general, to
Hebrew: mân
who or what (properly, interrogatively, hence, also indefinitely and relatively)
Hebrew: chôr
properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire; hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: εἰλικρινής (eilikrinḗs)
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
Hebrew: nᵉqêʼ
clean
Greek: ἐνθυμέομαι (enthyméomai)
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
Hebrew: çᵉbar
to bear in mind, i.e. hope
Greek: πρός (prós)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
Hebrew: ʼêl
near, with or among; often in general, to
Hebrew: mân
who or what (properly, interrogatively, hence, also indefinitely and relatively)
Greek: προσφιλής (prosphilḗs)
friendly towards, i.e. acceptable
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Hebrew: massôʼ
partiality (as a lifting up)
Greek: μεγαλοπρεπής (megaloprepḗs)
befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic)
Hebrew: ʼaddîyr
wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful
Greek: ἔπαινος (épainos)
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
Hebrew: mahălâl
fame
Greek: ἐνθυμέομαι (enthyméomai)
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
Hebrew: çᵉbar
to bear in mind, i.e. hope
Greek: πρός (prós)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
Hebrew: ʼêl
near, with or among; often in general, to
Good
James 3:17
Titus 2:7
1 Peter 2:12
Hebrews 13:18
Love
Galatians 5:22
1 Timothy 4:12
Titus 1:8
Parallel theme
2 Corinthians 8:21
1 John 3:3
Righteousness
Ephesians 5:9
Verse Explanation
Paul instructs believers to deliberately focus their minds on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise, showing that spiritual maturity involves disciplined thought.
History
1st century AD: Moral reflection and character formation were common subjects in ancient philosophical teaching, while Paul grounds them in Christian life and faith.