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; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Paul did not say “look for praise” but “do what is praiseworthy”— but do not do it merely with an eye to praise…. When he says “whatever is of good report,” so that you will not suppose that he means simply from human reports, he adds, “If there be any virtue, any praise. .