Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure… 1. God to maintain it. 2. Defence in itself. 3. Goodness to accompany it. 4. Liberty consequent upon it. 5. It is connatural to our principles. 6. The foundation of order. 7. The ground of human converse. 8. The bond of union. (B. Whichcote, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |