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Philippians 4:8

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,.... To close all with respect to the duties of Christianity incumbent on the professors of it, the apostle exhorts to a regard to everything that is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Finally, brethren - As for what remains - τὸ λοιπὸν to loipon - or as a final counsel or exhortation. Whatsoever things are true - In this exhortation the apostle assumes that there were certain…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Finally, brethren - The object of the apostle is to recommend holiness and righteousness to them in every point of view; and to show that the Gospel of Christ requires all its professors to have the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 4:1-9

The apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers Christian duties.

I. To stedfastness in our Christian profession, Phi 4:1. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter: Therefore…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

as a last spiritual entreaty, let their regenerate minds be true-thoughtful: let them remember Paul's word and practice

8. Finally A phrase introducing a precept, or precepts, more or less based on…