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PHILIPPIANS 4:8 e;painoj {A}
After e;painoj, the scribes of several Western witnesses (D* F G ita),
not wishing to leave e;painoj without specification, added evpisth,mhj
(“[If there is any] praise o...
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Verse 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...
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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 thi...
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IV. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH,
SUFFICIENT FOR ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
CHAPTER 4
_ 1. Stand fast and rejoice (Philippians 4:1)_
2. Dependence on God and true heart occupation (Philippians 4:5)
3. I...
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PHP_4:8 F. SUBJECTS OF THOUGHT. A second time Paul prepares to close,
again using the word Finally. His message now is to commend worthy
topics of thought. Departing from the usual Biblical vocabulary...
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GREAT THINGS IN THE LORD (Php_4:1)
_ 4:1 So, then, my brothers, whom I love and yearn for, my joy and
crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved._
Through this passage breathes the warmth of Paul's a...
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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...
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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...
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as a last spiritual entreaty, let their regenerate minds be
true-thoughtful: let them remember Paul's word and practice
8. _Finally_ A phrase introducing a precept, or precepts, more or less
based on...
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ΤῸ ΛΟΙΠΌΝ. See above, on Philippians 3:1. Once more he
gathers up the thought towards a close.—Are their “hearts and
thoughts” thus “sentinelled,” in Christ, by the peace of God?
Then let them, in the...
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A LAST SPIRITUAL APPEAL: LET THEIR MINDS BE TRUE TO ALL THAT IS GOOD:
LET THEM FOLLOW PAUL’S TEACHING AND PRACTICE...
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ΤΌ ΛΟΙΠΌΝ (G3063) наконец,
ΌΣ _pl. от_ ΔΣΟΣ (G3745) какой бы ни.
ΆΛΗΘΉΣ (G227) истина.
ΣΕΜΝΌΣ (G4586) достойный уважения или
почета, благородный, почетный. Это
нечто величественное и внушающее
благ...
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DISCOURSE: 2161
THE EXTENT OF A CHRISTIAN’S DUTY
Philippians 4:8. _Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever
things are pure,...
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FINALLY, BRETHREN, WHATSOEVER THINGS, &C.— The reader will find in
the _Inferences_ a complete exposition of this beautiful and
comprehensive passage...
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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 R...
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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...
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Exhortation to Imitate Paul fact that in him alone do we see the
resurrection life of Christ interpreted in terms of present conduct.
Christ's earthly life needs no such interpretation, so none of...
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4:8 noble, (e-12) Or 'venerable,' as 'grave,' 1 Timothy 3:8 . amiable,
(f-24) Or 'lovable.'...
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Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty
_VI. Closing Exhortations (Philippians 4:1)_
§ 15. Philippians 4:1. With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the
vein of exhortation commenced in Ph...
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 4
PAUL APPEALS FOR A STEADY *FAITH AND FOR UNITY 4:1-3
V1 So then, my dear brothers and sisters, whom I love and I want very...
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Here, repeating the word “Finally,” the Apostle again draws to a
conclusion, in a comprehensive exhortation to stand fast in all that
is good on the foundation which he had laid in the name of Christ....
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TRUE... HONEST (better, _venerable;_ see margin). — Truth is the
inherent likeness to God, who is Truth. Whatever is true in itself is
also “venerable” — _i.e.,_ as the original word, usually
rendered...
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CHAPTER 18
THE THINGS TO FIX UPON.
Philippians 4:8 (R.V.)
THE topics last considered bring us naturally to the remarkable
exhortation of Philippians 4:8. This proceeds on the same view of the
moral...
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GENERAL EXHORTATIONS ON THE RIGHT SPIRIT AND THE RIGHT CONDUCT OF
LIFE....
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The thought of this paragraph (Philippians 4:8-9) is closely connected
with that of the preceding by the resumption of the phrase ἡ
εἰρήνη τ. Θ. (Philippians 4:7) in a new form ὁ Θ. τῆς
εἰρήνης (Phili...
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INSPIRING EXHORTATIONS
Philippians 4:1
What a strong and faithful heart was Paul's! Poor and despised though
he was, he had both joys and crowns of which no hostile force could
deprive him. He lived...
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Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first
enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction.
Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all me...
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THINKING ON THINGS THAT WILL YIELD THE PEACE OF GOD
Those things given thoughtful consideration will have a great impact
on one's life (Proverbs 23:1-35; Proverbs 7:1-27; Proverbs 4:23;...
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(7) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
(i) [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things
[are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [ar...
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For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, &c. Here the
apostle enumerates general precepts of morality, which they ought to
practise. --- Whatsoever things are true. In words, in promises, i...
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(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 rep...
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There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space
to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be
said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
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_THINGS TO THINK OF_
‘Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever thi...
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_TIME TO THINK_
‘Think on these things.’
Php_4:8
This age has been called an age of growth, and so in many ways it
is—growth of empire, of commerce, of wealth, of population, and an
improvement in...
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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, w...
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The Philippians were therefore to stand fast in the Lord. This is
difficult when the general tone is lowered; painful also, for one's
walk becomes much more solitary, and the hearts of others are
stra...
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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...
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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 go...
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Phil. 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...
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_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
exhortati...
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HONEST; honorable and worthy of being respected.
ANY VIRTUE-PRAISE; any thing truly virtuous or praiseworthy.
THINK ON THESE THINGS; attend to and practise them. Professors of
religion should be car...
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His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the
apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to
supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory,...
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You Don't Have to Worry!
1 Peter 4:1-9
1. KEY WORDS
1 Beloved, longed, crown, fast
2 Beseech, same, mind
3 Intreat, yokefellow, book of life
4 Rejoice, alway
5 Moderation, at hand
6 Careful, s...
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HONEST:
Or, venerable...
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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 REP...
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2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As
the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how
comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help...
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As to what remains, he doth, with the fair compellation of BRETHREN,
furthermore propose to their serious consideration, living in the
neighbourhood of the Gentiles, what he doth here, hastening to a...
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Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Quod reliquum est, fratres,
quaecuque vera, quaecunque honesta, quaecunque justa, quatres, quam
aecunque casta, quaecunque amabilia, ques, aecunque bonbilia, q...
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Php_4:8 Finally G3063 brethren G80 things G3745 are G2076 (G5748) true
G227 things G3745 noble G4586 things G3745 just G1342 thing
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‘Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are
honourable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely, whatever things are winsome (of good
repor...
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FINAL WORDS OF ADMONITION AND GUIDANCE (PHILIPPIANS 4:1).
Approaching the end of his letter on the glorious note found in the
previous verses Paul now takes them back in Philippians 4:1 to that
revela...
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Philippians 4:8. FINALLY, BRETHREN. He lingers in the conclusion as
though the writing of his letter in some degree soothed his longing
for them.
WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE. Not merely in words only...
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_Precepts for the guidance of the Christian Life_, 8,9.
With much emphasis of language, St. Paul urges on the Philippians that
they be mindful of the various virtues which mark the Christian
characte...
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FINALLY
(το λοιπον). See on Philippians 3:1.WHATSOEVER
(οσα). Thus he introduces six adjectives picturing Christian
ideals, old-fashioned and familiar words not necessarily from any
philosophic li...
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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 t...
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This Epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron
fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the Epistle. It is
full of light, life,
love, and joy, blended with traces of sorro...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved._
It is a great joy to a minister, as it was to the apostle Paul...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved._
Paul had a very warm affection for the church at Philippi. You...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, do stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved._
You know that the church at Philippi was very dear to the apos...
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CONTENTS: Christ the believer's strength and source of joy and peace.
Giver of victory over anxiety.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Euodias, Syntyche, Clement.
CONCLUSION: The believer's hope and pro...
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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
inc...
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IN CONCLUSION. Philippians 4:6 shows that the Christian must actively
reach out to God to receive God's peace. Paul's conclusion further
explains this reaching out. FILL YOUR MINDS. The Christian is
c...
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WHAT IS MY THOUGHT LIKE?
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of g...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:8 THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS. The
Philippians must fill their minds with things that inspire worship of
God and service to others....
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:1 Concluding Encouragement and
Thanksgiving. Paul calls for reconciliation, joyful faith, and
disciplined thinking....
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 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...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 4:1
THEREFORE, MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR, MY JOY AND
CROWN. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58, urges the hope of
a glorious resurrection as an incent...
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Therefore, 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...
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1 Corinthians 13:1; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 John
3:18;...
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Honest [σ ε μ ν α]. Rev., honorable, reverend in margin. In
classical Greek an epithet of the gods, venerable, reverend. The word
occurs only here and in the pastoral epistles, 1 Timothy 3:8; 1
Timoth...
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TENDER WORDS FROM A PRISON CELL
Philippians 4:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
There is, perhaps, no Epistle that so beautifully displays the inner
life-throbs of Paul, as does the Epistle to the Philippians....
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PRAYER
Philippians 4:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
The spirit of prayer must ever be the spirit of the believer. He who
knows the place and power of prayer knows the victory of the Christian
life. He who, i...
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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 th...
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Here we have. very comprehensive precept, describing the duties of all
christians: WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE; truth is the principal
character of our profession, and is to be expressed in our words a...