Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
• New Living Translation (NLT)Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Context of Philippians 4:6

4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:6 word by word

μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, ἀλλ᾽ ἐν παντὶ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει μετὰ εὐχαριστίας τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Be carefulμεριμνάωmerimnaō · to worryG3309
• for nothingμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• every thingπᾶςpas · allG3956
• by prayerὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• by prayerπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• supplicationδέησιςdeēsis · petitionG1162
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• thanksgivingεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• letγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• requestsαἴτημαaitēma · requestG155
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Philippians 4:6

• Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
• Matthew 6:25"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
• Matthew 10:19When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.
• Matthew 13:22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
• Luke 10:41But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,
• Luke 12:29And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried.
• 1 Corinthians 7:21Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)
• 1 Peter 5:7casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
• Genesis 32:7Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed. He divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps,
• 1 Samuel 1:15But Hannah answered, "No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20Then Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this and cried to heaven.
• 2 Chronicles 33:12And when he was in distress, he entreated the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
• Psalms 34:5Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.
• Psalms 51:15O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
• Psalms 55:17Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.

Commentaries on Philippians 4:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Be careful for nothing - · Be not anxiously solicitous; do not give place to carking care, let what will occur; for anxiety cannot chance the state or condition of any thing from bad to good, but will infallibly injure your own souls. By prayer and supplication - God alone can help you; he is disposed to do it, but you must ask by prayer and supplication; without this he has not promised to help you. By prayer - solemn application to God from a sense of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Be careful for nothing - That is, be not anxious or solicitous about the things of the present life. The word used here - ͂ merimnate- does not mean that we are to exercise no care about worldly matters - no care to preserve our property, or to provide for our families (compare 1 Timothy 5:8); but that there is to be such confidence in God as to free the mind from anxiety, and such a sense of dependence on him as to keep it calm; see the subject explained…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. 6Believers do not need to worry, because their Father in heaven loves them and takes care of their needs. He invites them to pray about everything (see Matthew 6:25–34; 7:9–11; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Translate, "Be anxious about nothing." Care and prayer are as mutually opposed as fire and water [Bengel]. by prayer and supplication--Greek, "by the prayer and the supplication" appropriate to each case [Alford]. Prayer for blessings; and the general term. Supplication, to avert ills; a special term, suppliant entreaty (see on Ep 6:18). thanksgiving--for every event, prosperity and affliction alike (1Th 5:18; Jas 5:13). The Philippians might remember…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 4:6

• Care
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• Prayer
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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