Philippians 4:8-9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers Christian duties. I. To stedfastness in our Christian profession, Phil. 4:1. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter: Therefore stand fast, etc. Seeing our conversation is in heaven, and we look for the Saviour to come thence and fetch us thither, therefore let us stand fast. Note, The believing hope and prospect of eternal life should engage us to be steady, even, and constant, in our Christian course. Observe here, 1.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:8-9

4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have the dignity of holiness on them, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are winsome, whatever things are fair-spoken, if there are any things which men count excellence, and if there are any things which bring men praise, think of the value of these things. Practise these things which you have teamed and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. The human... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:8-9

In this passage Paul lays down the way of true teaching. He speaks of the things which the Philippians have learned. These are the things in which he personally instructed them. This stands for the personal interpretation of the gospel which Paul brought to them. He speaks of the things which the Philippians have received. The word is paralambanein ( Greek #3880 ) which characteristically means to accept a fixed tradition. This then stands for the accepted teaching of the Church which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:8

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 true; that is agreeable to the Scriptures of truth, to the Gospel the word of truth, or to the law and light of nature; and whatever was really so, even among the very Heathens, in opposition to falsehood, lying, and hypocrisy whatsoever things are honest ; in the sight of men; or grave, or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:9

These things which ye have both learned ,.... Meaning from himself, in a doctrinal way: and received ; not only into their heads but hearts, had embraced cordially, with great affection, in the love thereof, as well as given a full assent to: and heard ; either publicly or privately, from the pulpit, or in conversation; or had heard of him when absent, or from him when present: and seen in me : in his life and conversation, which were well known, and were a pattern to them that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:8

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 mind that was in Christ, and to walk as he himself also walked. That they were not to attend to one branch of righteousness or virtue only, but to every thing by which they might bring honor to God, good to their fellow creatures, and credit to themselves. Whatsoever things are true - Ὁσα ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:9

Those things, which ye have - learned - From my preaching and writing; And received - By faith, as a revelation from God; And heard - From my preaching, and that of those who labored with me; and heard from me, in my private communications with you; and heard of me from other Churches; And seen in me - While living and labouring among you; Do - Take them for the rule of your faith and practice. And the God of peace - He who is the author of peace, the lover of peace, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:8

Verse 8 8.Finally What follows consists of general exhortations which relate to the whole of life. In the first place, he commends truth, which is nothing else than the integrity of a good conscience, with the fruits of it: secondly, gravity, or sanctity, for τὸ σεμνόν (240) denotes both — an excellence which consists in this, that we walk in a manner worthy of our vocation, (Ephesians 4:1,) keeping at a distance from all profane filthiness: thirdly, justice, which has to do with the mutual... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:9

Verse 9 9.What things ye have learned, and received, and heard By this accumulation of terms he intimates, that he was assiduous in inculcating these things. “This was my doctrine — my instruction — my discourse among you.” Hypocrites, on the other hand, insisted upon nothing but ceremonies. Now, it was a dishonorable thing to abandon the holy instruction, (244) which they had wholly imbibed, and with which they had been thorouglly imbued. You have seen in me Now, the main thing in a public... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The life of joy and peace. Celestial citizenship, "other-worldliness," as it has been called, should have a further issue than the expectation of the advent. It should have practical issues in a life of great peace and joy. It is, therefore, to such a life Paul calls his Philippian converts. Let us look at the interesting details. I. CELESTIAL CITIZENSHIP CALLS FOR UNITY AND COOPERATION IN THE WORK OF THE LORD . ( Philippians 4:1-3 .) Nothing is so... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:8-9

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:8-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

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