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 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;

Context of Philippians 4:6

4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7Then 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. 8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

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 replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
• Matthew 6:25“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
• Matthew 10:19When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.
• Matthew 13:22The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
• Luke 10:41But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!
• Luke 12:29“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.
• 1 Corinthians 7:21Are you a slave? Don’t let that worry you—but if you get a chance to be free, take it.
• 1 Peter 5:7Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
• Genesis 32:7Jacob was terrified at the news. He divided his household, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two groups.
• 1 Samuel 1:15“Oh no, sir!” she replied. “I haven’t been drinking wine or anything stronger. But I am very discouraged, and I was pouring out my heart to the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 30:6David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven.
• 2 Chronicles 33:12But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the Lord his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
• Psalms 34:5Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
• Psalms 51:15Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may praise you.
• Psalms 55:17Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the Lord 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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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