Philippians 4:8

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:8. Whatsoever things are true.—The apostle recognises the ability of the renewed mind to discern truth under any guise. “Ye have an unction from the Holy One and know all things” (1 John 2:20). Honest.—A.V. margin, “venerable.” R.V. text, “honourable.” R.V. margin, “reverend.” This variety shows the difficulty of finding an exact equivalent for the word of St. Paul, in which the sense of gravity and dignity, and of these as inviting reverence, is... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8 When the Apostle wrote these words, he was filled with the best of all loves. These grand words were almost the last outpouring of the fulness of the Apostle's love. Everybody knows them; everybody admires them; everybody is conscious of an undefined pleasure in them. I. Observe that all the good and holy things of the text purify. St. Paul does not say, Do them, but what is far more: "Think on them." The word means literally, Take them into your mouths; dwell on them; imbue... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philippians 4:8

DISCOURSE: 2161THE EXTENT OF A CHRISTIAN’S DUTYPhilippians 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.THE scope and tendency of Christianity is to ennoble the mind of man, and to restore him to his primitive dignity. If we could frame to ourselves a just idea of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-23

Chapter 4Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for ( Philippians 4:1 ),What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart, just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for you. My brothers, who I dearly love and I long for,"[You are] my joy and [you are] my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved ( Philippians 4:1 ).The heart of the apostle. He is bearing his heart now, his love for those who he ministered to and those who ministered to him.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:1-23

Philippians 4:6 . Be careful for nothing let your requests be made known unto God. Not that we are to abandon all care, or become careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be inconsistent with the requirement, to provide things honest in the sight of all men, and for that purpose to be diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. But it becomes christians not to be burdened with inordinate care, or to be over solicitous about any temporal good, so as... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:4-8

Philippians 4:4-8Rejoice in the Lord alway Three elements of Christian characterI.The keynote of the Epistle and of Christian life is cheerfulness. The repetition here, and the enforcement of the same in other Epistles shows us the importance of this duty.1. If the Philippians neglected or undervalued this duty they have many imitators today. Some professing Christians set their faces against it, and make the best of days the saddest, the best of books the most forbidding, and the best of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:8-9

Philippians 4:8-9Finally, brethren, whatsoever things.We have here I. A direction for thought--“Think on these things.”II. A direction for practice--“These things do.”III. A promise conditional on obedience to the two--“The God of peace shall be with you.” (Dean Vaughan.)Christian lifeI. Its features.1. Truth in word, etc.2. Honour, integrity and purity in conduct.3. Whatever is beautiful and praiseworthy in behaviour.II. Its motives. Apostolical.1. Precept.2. Example.III. Its advantages.1. The... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:8

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. Ver. 8. Whatsoever things are true ] This is that little Bible, as the eleventh to the Hebrews is by one fitly called a little Book of Martyrs. In this one verse is comprised that Totum hominis, whole of... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 4:8

Finally: Philippians 3:1 whatsoever: Romans 12:9-Ecclesiastes :, 1 Corinthians 13:4-Judges :, Galatians 5:22, James 3:17, 2 Peter 1:5-Judges : are true: Matthew 22:16, John 7:18, Romans 12:9, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:18 honest: or, venerable, Acts 6:3, Romans 12:17, Romans 13:13, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 2 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:11, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:7, *Gr:... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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.Finally — To sum up all.Whatsoever things are true — Here are eight particulars placed in two fourfold rows; the former containing their duty; the latter, the commendation of it. The first word in the former row answers the... read more

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