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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Finally (το λοιπον). See on 3:1.

Whatsoever (οσα). Thus he introduces six adjectives picturing Christ…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Finally, brethren. As for what remains—to loipon—this serves as a final counsel or exhortation.

Whatsoever things are …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

True . . . honest (better, venerable; see margin).—Truth is the inherent likeness to God, who is Truth.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Fourth, believers should keep on thinking and doing what is morally and spiritually excellent. This involves centering their minds on exalted thing…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Finally, what follows consists of general exhortations that relate to the whole of life. First, he commends truth, which…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true

To close all with respect to the duties of Christianity incumbent on…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let believers be of one mind and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their a istance, he knew how comfortable it woul…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the apostle proposed examples for the Philippians to follow. Here, in a moral exhortation, he shows how they should conduct themselves.…

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