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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)do not be anxious about anything, 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 gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on 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 Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
• Matthew 6:25“Therefore I say to you, do not worry 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 10:19But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;
• Matthew 13:22Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
• Luke 10:41And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.
• Luke 12:29“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.
• 1 Corinthians 7:21Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.
• 1 Peter 5:7casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
• Genesis 32:7So Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies.
• 1 Samuel 1:15But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 30:6Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20Now because of this King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven.
• 2 Chronicles 33:12Now when he was in affliction, he implored the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
• Psalms 34:5They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.
• Psalms 51:15O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise.
• Psalms 55:17Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, And He shall hear 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