Philippians 4:9

It is hardly possible, with Ell [41]., to refer ἃ καὶ κ. τ. λ. immediately to the preceding, without forcing the construction. ἐμάθ. κ. παρελ. plainly refer to the definite Christian teaching he had set himself to give them. παραλαμβάνω is used regularly of “receiving” truth from a teacher. ἠκ. κ. εἴδ. ἐν ἐ. This is the impression made upon them by his Christian character, apart from any conscious effort on his part. Cf. chap. Philippians 3:17. ὁ Θ. τ. εἰρ. See on Philippians 4:8 (ad init.). It is quite possible that he has partly in view the disregard of these ethical qualities as threatening the harmony of the Church, and as, so far, to blame for the divisions already existing.

[41] Ellicott.