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.

Original Language Analysis

Τὸ G3588
Τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 1 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λοιπόν Finally G3063
λοιπόν Finally
Strong's: G3063
Word #: 2 of 25
something remaining (adverbially)
ἀδελφοί brethren G80
ἀδελφοί brethren
Strong's: G80
Word #: 3 of 25
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 4 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
ἐστὶν are G2076
ἐστὶν are
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 5 of 25
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ἀληθῆ true G227
ἀληθῆ true
Strong's: G227
Word #: 6 of 25
true (as not concealing)
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 7 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
σεμνά are honest G4586
σεμνά are honest
Strong's: G4586
Word #: 8 of 25
venerable, i.e., honorable
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 9 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
δίκαια are just G1342
δίκαια are just
Strong's: G1342
Word #: 10 of 25
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 11 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
ἁγνά are pure G53
ἁγνά are pure
Strong's: G53
Word #: 12 of 25
properly, clean, i.e., (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 13 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
προσφιλῆ are lovely G4375
προσφιλῆ are lovely
Strong's: G4375
Word #: 14 of 25
friendly towards, i.e., acceptable
ὅσα whatsoever things G3745
ὅσα whatsoever things
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 15 of 25
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
εὔφημα are of good report G2163
εὔφημα are of good report
Strong's: G2163
Word #: 16 of 25
well spoken of, i.e., reputable
εἴ G1487
εἴ
Strong's: G1487
Word #: 17 of 25
if, whether, that, etc
τις G5100
τις
Strong's: G5100
Word #: 18 of 25
some or any person or object
ἀρετὴ virtue G703
ἀρετὴ virtue
Strong's: G703
Word #: 19 of 25
properly, manliness (valor), i.e., excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 20 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἴ G1487
εἴ
Strong's: G1487
Word #: 21 of 25
if, whether, that, etc
τις G5100
τις
Strong's: G5100
Word #: 22 of 25
some or any person or object
ἔπαινος praise G1868
ἔπαινος praise
Strong's: G1868
Word #: 23 of 25
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
ταῦτα on these things G5023
ταῦτα on these things
Strong's: G5023
Word #: 24 of 25
these things
λογίζεσθε· think G3049
λογίζεσθε· think
Strong's: G3049
Word #: 25 of 25
to take an inventory, i.e., estimate (literally or figuratively)

Analysis & Commentary

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.

Eightfold hosa ("whatever is...") list: alēthē, semna, dikaia, hagna, prosphilē, euphēma (true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable). Logizesthe ("think on, reckon")—cultivate virtuous thought-life. This verse contributes to Philippians chapter 4's themes of joy, peace, contentment, and gratitude—Paul's prison epistle climax showing joy transcending circumstances through Christ's sufficiency.

Historical Context

Philippians chapter 4 concludes Paul's most joyful letter, written from Roman imprisonment (c. AD 60-62). The Philippian church, Paul's most faithful financial partner, sent support via Epaphroditus. Paul's gratitude, exhortations to joy and peace, and contentment teaching modeled Christ-centered living regardless of external circumstances—a powerful witness in the Roman world.

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