Philippians 4:8

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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; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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Clement Of Alexandria

AD 215

"Quod reliquum est, fratres, quaecuque vera, quaecunque honesta, quaecunque justa, quatres, quam aecunque casta, quaecunque amabilia, ques, aecunque bonbilia, ques, quam ingreae famue bonbilia, ques, quam ingredientae; si qua virtus, et si qua laus, ea considerate; quae et didicistis; quae etiam accepistis et audiistis et vidistis in me, ea facite; et Deus pacis erit vobiscum."

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Gaius Marius Victorinus

AD 400

“Whatever is true”—What are these true things? They are set out in the gospel: Jesus Christ is the Son of God and all that goes with that good news. When your thoughts are true, it follows that they will be honorable. What is true is not corrupted, which means that it is honorable. What is not corrupted is true. Then what is true and honorable will also be just, for it is made just or justified. And what is made just is pure since it receives sanctification from God. All that is just, honorable, true and pure is lovable and also gracious. For who does not love these saintly virtues? Who does not speak and think well of them? … Of this list some items pertain to true virtue in itself, while the later ones pertain to the fruit of virtue. To virtue it belongs to love truth, honor, justice and purity. To the fruit of virtue belongs that which is lovely and gracious.

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Gaius Marius Victorinus

AD 400

In saying “if there be any excellence, any praise,” he takes good note of the nature of things. For all things happen by the grace of God, who governs and rules through the Spirit that he sends into us. We count on nothing of our own, but on grace alone. This is why he speaks conditionally: “if any excellence,” for the virtues being nurtured in us are not from us but from God’s grace. So not even the praise is ours. Therefore he also says “if there is anything worthy of praise. ”

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true Here the apostle enumerates general precepts of morality, which they ought to practise. Whatsoever things are true. In words, in promises, in lawful oaths he commands rectitude of mind and sincerity of heart. Whatsoever things are modest. By these words he prescribes gravity in manners, modesty in dress, and decency in conversation. Whatsoever things are just. That is, in dealing with others, in buying or selling, in trade or business, to be fair and honest. Whatsoever things are holy. By these words may be understood, that those who are in a religious state professed, or in holy orders, should lead a life of sanctity and chastity, according to the vows they make; but these words being also applied to those in the world, indicate the virtuous life they are bound by the divine commandments to follow. Whatsoever things are amiable. That is to practise those good offices in society that procure us the esteem and good will of our neig... Read More

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John Chrysostom

AD 407

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just. What is Finally? It stands for, I have said all. It is the word of one that is in haste, and has nothing to do with present things. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are true, 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

“Whatever is lovable” refers to what is lovable to the faithful, lovable to God. “Whatever is true” refers to that which is virtuous. For what is really true is virtue. Vice is falsehood—its pleasure is false, its glory is false, and everything in it is false. Whatever is pure is the contrary of “thinking earthly thoughts.” “Whatever is honorable” is the contrary of those “whose god is their belly.” .

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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. .

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John Chrysostom

AD 407

By now he has said everything he means to say. This is the letter of one who is pressing on and has no unworthy ties to the present. .

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