Philippians 4:7

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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Context of Philippians 4:7

5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:7 word by word

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 and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Numbers 6:26the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
• Job 22:21“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
• Job 34:29But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over individual and nation alike,
• Psalms 29:11The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
• Psalms 85:8I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
• Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
• Isaiah 45:7I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.
• Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.
• Isaiah 48:22“There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”
• Isaiah 55:11so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
• Isaiah 57:19creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I will heal them.”
• Jeremiah 33:6“ ‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
• Luke 1:79to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
• Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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