Philippians 4:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Finally — To sum up all. Whatsoever things are true — Here are eight particulars placed in two fourfold rows; the former containing their duty; the latter, the commendation of it. The first word in the former row answers the first in the latter; the second word, the second and so on. True — In speech. Honest — In action. Just — With regard to others. Pure — With regard to yourselves. Lovely — And what more lovely than truth? Of good report — As is honesty, even where it is not practised. If there be any virtue — And all virtues are contained in justice. If there be any praise — In those things which relate rather to ourselves than to our neighbour. Think on these things — That ye may both practise them yourselves, and recommend them to others.