A Comparison of Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.
GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence)

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence)

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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalence)

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.
Good News Translation (GNT)
Paraphrase (Retelling)

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