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As to what remains, he doth, with the fair compellation of
brethren, furthermore propose to their serious consideration, living in the neighbourhood of the Gentiles, what he doth here, hastening to a conclusion, heap up and fold together: especially,
whatsoever things are true, agree with truth and doctrine, in word and conversation, which show candour and sincerity of conscience, both with reference to believers and to infidels, Psa_15:2 Eph_4:14,15,25.
Honest; venerable and grave, as becometh the gospel, Phi_1:27, to adorn the gospel of God our Saviour, Rom_12:17 13:13 Tit_2:10; avoiding what may argue levity or dishonesty in gesture, apparel, words, and deeds, 2Co_7:2.
Just; giving what is due to every one by the law of nature, or nations, or the country, without guile, and not injuring any one, Rth_3:13 Neh_5:11 Mat_22:21 Rom_13:7,8 Col 4:1 1Ti_5:8 Tit_1:8 2:12.
Pure; keeping themselves undefiled in the way, Psa_119:1, from the pollution of sin, 1Jo_3:3, and the blemishes of filthy words and deeds, Eph_4:29 5:3-5.
Lovely; whatsoever may gain the real respect of, and be grateful to, good men, in an affable deportment acceptable to God, Tit_3:2.
Of good report; whatsoever is in a tendency to maintain a good name; not to court vain-glory or popular applause, Gal_1:10, but that which may be for the honour of Christ, and the reputation of the gospel among the Gentiles, Rom_15:2 1Pe_2:12; in agreement with the word of God; otherwise we must pass through evil as well as good report, Luk_16:15 2Co_6:8.
If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise; and upon supposition there be really any other commendable practice amongst any, any praiseworthy deportment.
Think on these things; diligently consider and prosecute these things.