Philippians 4:8-23

Philippians 4:8

• “Whatever is true”

  • The Greek word translated truth here means “non-concealment.”

  • Matthew 22:16 – Jesus is true, all the way through.

• “Whatever is honorable” (also translated noble)

  • Philippians 1:27

• “Whatever is just”

  • II Samuel 23:23

  • Psalms 82:2

  • Proverbs 11:1

• “Whatever is pure”

  • II Peter 3:1; James 3:17; 1:27

• “Whatever is commendable” (or, of good report)

  • Something that is said well.

  • Proverbs 25:11

Philippians 4:11-13 – Paul suffered much for the gospel. See II Corinthians 11:16-33

Philippians 4:14 – See Hebrews 13:1, 3; 10:34

Philippians 4:18 – Compare Psalm 23.

Philippians 4:19 – See Matthew 25:40.