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Philippians 4: 8,

Finally,

Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries w/TVM, Strong - G3063

λοιπ􀀀ν (loipón | loy-pon')

Derivation: neuter singular of the same as G3062;

Strong's: something remaining (adverbially)

KJV: —besides, finally, furthermore, (from) henceforth, moreover, now, + it

remaineth, then.

brethren,

whatsoever

Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries w/TVM, Strong - G3745

􀀀σος (hósos | hos'-os)

Derivation: by reduplication from G3739;

Strong's: as (much, great, long, etc.) as

KJV: —all (that), as (long, many, much) (as), how great (many, much),

(in-)asmuch as, so many as, that (ever), the more, those things, what (great,

-soever), wheresoever, wherewithsoever, which, X while, who(-soever).

things are true,

􀀀ληθ􀀀ς (alēth􀀀s | al-ay-thace')

Derivation: from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990;

Strong's: true (as not concealing)

KJV: —true, truly, truth.

1462 — truth, in NT

The NT encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic concepts of faithfulness and reliability. Jesus Christ is shown as “the Truth” and the apostles present the gospel as “truth”.

Truth as opposed to falsehood and lies

Eph 4:25 See also Jn 3:33; 4:37; 18:23; 19:35; Ac 7:1; 21:24; 24:8; 26:25; Ro 1:18; 9:1; 1Co 15:54; 2Co 7:14; Gal 4:16; Tit 1:13; 2Pe 2:22; 1Jn 2:4; 2Jn 1-2

Ephesians 4:25 KJV 1900

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

John 3:33 (KJV 1900)

He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

John 4:37 KJV 1900

And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

John 18:23 KJV 1900

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

John 19:35 (KJV 1900)

And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.

Acts 7:1 (KJV 1900)

Then said the high priest, Are these things so?

Acts 21:24 (KJV 1900)

Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

Acts 24:8 (KJV 1900)

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

Acts 26:25 KJV 1900

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Romans 1:18 (KJV 1900)

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Romans 9:1 KJV 1900

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

1 Corinthians 15:54 (KJV 1900)

So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

2 Corinthians 7:14 KJV 1900

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

Galatians 4:16 (KJV 1900)

Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

Titus 1:13 (KJV 1900)

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

2 Peter 2:22 (KJV 1900)

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

1 John 2:4 (KJV 1900)

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

2 John 1–2 (KJV 1900)

The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

for the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

Truth as reality

Heb 9:24 See also Jn 1:9; 4:23; 17:3; Eph 4:24; 1Th 1:9; 1Ti 1:2; 6:19; Tit 1:2; 3:2; Heb 8:2; 12:8; 1Pe 5:12; 1Jn 2:5, 8; 5:20; Rev 19:9

Hebrews 9:24 (KJV 1900)

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

John 1:9 (KJV 1900)

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

John 4:23 (KJV 1900)

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

John 17:3 KJV 1900

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Ephesians 4:24 (KJV 1900)

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 (KJV 1900)

For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

1 Timothy 1:2 (KJV 1900)

Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Timothy 6:19 (KJV 1900)

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Titus 1:2 KJV 1900

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

Titus 3:2 KJV 1900

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Hebrews 8:2 KJV 1900

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Hebrews 12:8 KJV 1900

But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

1 Peter 5:12 (KJV 1900)

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

1 John 2:5 (KJV 1900)

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

1 John 2:8 (KJV 1900)

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

1 John 5:20 (KJV 1900)

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Revelation 19:9 (KJV 1900)

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Truth as trustworthy affirmations

Jn 6:47 See also Mt 6:2; 10:23; 16:28; 19:23; 23:36; 26:13; Mk 9:41; 11:23; Lk 12:44; 21:3; Jn 1:51; 5:24-25; 8:34; 10:7; 16:7; Php 1:15; 1Ti 3:9

John 6:47 (KJV 1900)

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

Matthew 6:2 (KJV 1900)

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matthew 10:23 (KJV 1900)

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

Matthew 16:28 KJV 1900

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Matthew 19:23 KJV 1900

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 23:36 (KJV 1900)

Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

Matthew 26:13 KJV 1900

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Mark 9:41 (KJV 1900)

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

Mark 11:23 KJV 1900

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Luke 12:44 (KJV 1900)

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

Luke 21:3 (KJV 1900)

And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

John 1:51 (KJV 1900)

And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

John 5:24–25 KJV 1900

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

John 8:34 (KJV 1900)

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

John 10:7 KJV 1900

Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

John 16:7 KJV 1900

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Philippians 1:15 KJV 1900

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

1 Timothy 3:9 KJV 1900

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Truth as faithfulness and reliability

The quality of truth

Php 4:8 See also Jn 1:17; 3:21; 4:24; 17:17; Ro 2:20; 1Co 5:8; 13:6; 2Co 13:8; Eph 5:9; 6:14; 3Jn 12

Philippians 4:8 (KJV 1900)

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.

John 1:17 (KJV 1900)

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

John 3:21 KJV 1900

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 4:24 (KJV 1900)

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 17:17 (KJV 1900)

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Romans 2:20 (KJV 1900)

An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

1 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV 1900)

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

1 Corinthians 13:6 KJV 1900

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

2 Corinthians 13:8 (KJV 1900)

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

Ephesians 5:9 KJV 1900

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

Ephesians 6:14 (KJV 1900)

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

3 John 12 KJV 1900

Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

Truth as an aspect of the character of God

Ro 3:3-4 See also Ps 51:4; Ro 3:7; 15:8; 1Jn 5:20; Rev 3:7, 14; 6:10; 15:3; 16:7; 19:2, 11

Romans 3:3–4 (KJV 1900)

For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

Psalm 51:4 KJV 1900

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done this evil in thy sight: That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest.

Romans 3:7 (KJV 1900)

For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

Romans 15:8 KJV 1900

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

1 John 5:20 KJV 1900

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Revelation 3:7 (KJV 1900)

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

Revelation 3:14 (KJV 1900)

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Revelation 6:10 (KJV 1900)

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Revelation 15:3 (KJV 1900)

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

Revelation 16:7 (KJV 1900)

And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.

Revelation 19:2 KJV 1900

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Revelation 19:11 (KJV 1900)

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Truth as a human quality

Ac 11:23; 1Jn 1:8 See also Jn 3:21; 7:18; Ac 14:22; Eph 4:15; Php 1:18; Rev 2:13

Acts 11:23 KJV 1900

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

1 John 1:8 (KJV 1900)

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

John 3:21 (KJV 1900)

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 7:18 (KJV 1900)

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Acts 14:22 (KJV 1900)

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 4:15 (KJV 1900)

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Philippians 1:18 (KJV 1900)

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Revelation 2:13 (KJV 1900)

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

Jesus Christ as truth

Jn 14:6 See also Jn 1:14; 15:1; 18:37-38; 1Jn 5:20

John 14:6 (KJV 1900)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 1:14 (KJV 1900)

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 15:1 (KJV 1900)

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

John 18:37–38 KJV 1900

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

1 John 5:20 KJV 1900

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

The Spirit of God as truth

Jn 16:13 See also Jn 14:16-17; 15:26; 1Jn 4:6; 5:6

John 16:13 (KJV 1900)

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 14:16–17 (KJV 1900)

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

John 15:26 (KJV 1900)

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

1 John 4:6 (KJV 1900)

We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

1 John 5:6 (KJV 1900)

This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

The gospel and the Christian faith as truth

Eph 1:13 See also Jn 8:31-32; Ac 20:30; 2Co 4:2; Gal 2:5; Col 1:5; 1Ti 2:3-4; 4:6; 2Ti 2:18; 4:4; Tit 1:1; Jas 5:19; 2Pe 2:2; 1Jn 3:19

Ephesians 1:13 KJV 1900

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

John 8:31–32 (KJV 1900)

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Acts 20:30 (KJV 1900)

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV 1900)

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Galatians 2:5 (KJV 1900)

To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

Colossians 1:5 KJV 1900

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

1 Timothy 2:3–4 (KJV 1900)

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 4:6 KJV 1900

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

2 Timothy 2:18 KJV 1900

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

2 Timothy 4:4 (KJV 1900)

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Titus 1:1 (KJV 1900)

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

James 5:19 (KJV 1900)

Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

2 Peter 2:2 (KJV 1900)

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

1 John 3:19 (KJV 1900)

And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

See also

2420 gospel

3296 Holy Spirit in the world

4846 shadow

5423 myths

5438 parables

7712 convincing

7915 confirmation

8235 doctrine

8248 faithfulness

8275 honesty

8354 trustworthiness

8776 lies

Now allow us to List what you now see as the things to Think upon.

Under Truth 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.