Philippians 4:8,1 Thessalonians 5:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8

The contemplation of goodness. I. OUR MINDS SHOULD BE OCCUPIED WITH THE CONTEMPLATION OF GOOD THINGS . 1 . It is not enough that our deeds are pure, our thoughts must be pure also, 2 . Good thoughts spring from the study of good things. We cannot touch pitch and remain undefiled. But the consideration of worthy characters and actions will insensibly fill our minds with a kindred spirit. This fact. should govern our choice of literature, friends, scenes,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

Exhortation to cultivate habits of holy thought. I. THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNING THE THOUGHTS . 1 . The thoughts are an index of the character. The current of thought seems ever changeful, dependent on the varying circumstances of the passing hour. It may be so within certain limits; but in truth its general direction is determined by the character. The thoughts run in channels worn for them By the oft-repeated actions which form our habits, good or bad. If the peace of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

Categories of morality. Conclusion announced. "Finally, brethren." This is his second attempt to conclude. In the usual form he intimates that all he has to say, in addition to what he has already said, he is now to state shortly. In other Epistles Paul gives a considerable place to ordinary morality, including the relative duties. He does not deem it necessary (there being no urgency) to write at length to the Philippians upon this subject. He only puts it into his conclusion, where... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

Meditation and action. Having insisted on the duties of prayer and thanksgiving and the reward which accompanies them, St. Paul proceeds to point out the need of meditation on all that is of God, and of practically living out the God-like life upon earth. To such also is attached a special reward. I. THE NEED OF MEDITATION . This is. universal. All persons meditate on that which is to them of absorbing interest. By meditation the stock of our ideas is increased and a mental... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:8

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 things admitted to be true, and pure, and good, in the world, which had not been directly revealed, or which were commonly regarded as such by the people of the world, and his object is to show them that such things ought to be exhibited by the Christian. Everything that was honest and just toward God... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:8-9

Philippians 4:8-9. Finally Το λοιπον , as for what remains for me to say, it may be despatched in a few words. The apostle, says Macknight, “being anxious to make the Philippians virtuous, mentions, in this exhortation, all the different foundations on which virtue had been placed, to show that it does not rest on any of these singly, but on them all jointly; and that its amiableness and obligation result from” whatsoever things are true Conformable to truth; honest Σεμνα , grave, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

4:1-23 ENCOURAGEMENT AND THANKSConcerning thoughts and conduct (4:1-9)With words of warmest friendship, Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm and not be shaken by problems that arise, whether inside the church or outside. He appeals to two women who had quarrelled to become friends again. The women had once worked with Paul, and no doubt they would be a help to the church if they were united. He asks a close friend in the church to do all he can to help these women forget their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:8

true . App-175 . honest = honourable, venerable, grave . Greek. semnos. Here, 1 Timothy 3:8 , 1 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 2:2 . just . App-191 . pure , Greek. hagnos . See 2 Corinthians 7:11 . lovely . Greek. prosphiles. Only here. of good report . Gp. euphemos. Only here. if. App-118 ., a. any . A1. Php 123:3 , virtue , Greek. arete . Only here, 1 Peter 2:9 . 2Pe 1:3 , 2 Peter 1:5 . think on = take account of. Greek. logizomai , as Romans 4:3 , &c. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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 ... Paul had written this in Philippians 3:1; but as Caffin put it, "Again and again he prepares to close his epistle, but he cannot at once bid farewell to his beloved Philippians.[20]Thought control is clearly... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things, &c.— The reader will find in the Inferences a complete exposition of this beautiful and comprehensive passage read more

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