8Finally, 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; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. …
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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 etern…
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