Philippians 4:8,9

Php_4:8 f. Subjects of Thought. A second time Paul prepares to close, again using the word Finally. His message now is to commend worthy topics of thought. Departing from the usual Biblical vocabulary, he selects words more often found in the classics to designate pagan excellences. This must be of set purpose, and it means that the readers are to practise the habit of recognising and considering all the good they see in the world outside the church.