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Philippians 4:7
7And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].
Philippians 4:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
- New International Version (NIV)And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- New King James Version (NKJV)and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Context of Philippians 4:7
5Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. 8Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. 9The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.
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καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- the peaceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- which passethὑπερέχωhuperechō · be higherG5242
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- understandingνοῦςnous · mindG3563
- shall keepφρουρέωphroureō · to guardG5432
- yourσύsu · youG4771
- heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
- mindsνόημαnoēma · mind/thoughtG3540
- throughἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
Cross-references for Philippians 4:7
- Philippians 1:2Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Numbers 6:26The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval], And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’
- Job 22:21“Now yield and submit yourself to Him [agree with God and be conformed to His will] and be at peace; In this way [you will prosper and great] good will come to you.
- Job 34:29When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn? When He hides His face [withdrawing His favor and help], who then can behold Him [and make supplication to Him], Whether it be a nation or a man by himself?—
- Psalms 29:11The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
- Psalms 85:8I will hear [with expectant hope] what God the Lord will say, For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones— But let them not turn again to folly.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].
- Isaiah 45:7The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing peace and creating disaster; I am the Lord who does all these things.
- Isaiah 48:18Oh, that you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your peace and prosperity would have been like a [flowing] river, And your righteousness [the holiness and purity of the nation] like the [abundant] waves of the sea.
- Isaiah 48:22“There is no peace for the wicked,” says the Lord.
- Isaiah 55:11So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
- Isaiah 57:19As I create the praise of his lips, Peace, peace, to him who is far away [both Jew and Gentile] and to him who is near!” Says the Lord; “And I will heal him [making his lips blossom anew with thankful praise].”
- Jeremiah 33:6Behold, [in the restored Jerusalem] I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace (prosperity, security, stability) and truth.
- Luke 1:79To shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, To guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of peace and serenity.”
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest [heaven], And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
Commentaries on Philippians 4:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7And the peace of God - That harmonizing of all passions and appetites which is produced by the Holy Spirit, and arises from a sense of pardon and the favor of God; Shall keep your hearts - · Shall keep them as in a strong place or castle. Your hearts - the seat of all your affections and passions, and minds - your understanding, judgment, and conscience through Christ Jesus; by whom ye were brought into this state of favor, through whom ye are preserved…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And the peace of God - The peace which God gives. The peace here particularly referred to is that which is felt when we have no anxious care about the supply of our needs, and when we go confidently and commit everything into the hands of God. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee;” Isaiah 26:3; see the notes at John 14:27. Which passeth all understanding - That is, which surpasses all that people had conceived or imagined. The…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2-9Verses 2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Let…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Those who trust God (see 4:6) will experience God's peace (see also Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27; Colossians 3:15).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. And--The inseparable consequence of thus laying everything before God in "prayer with thanksgiving." peace--the dispeller of "anxious care" (Php 4:6). of God--coming from God, and resting in God (Joh 14:27; 16:33; Col 3:15). passeth--surpasseth, or exceedeth, all man's notional powers of understanding its full blessedness (1Co 2:9, 10; Ep 3:20; compare Pr 3:17). shall keep--rather, "shall guard"; shall keep as a well-garrisoned stronghold (Is 26:1, 3)…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philippians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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