Philippians 4:9 KJV

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 4:9

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 4:9

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 4:9

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

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

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 4:9

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

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