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Bible part
  
New Testament

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Pauline epistles

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Philippians 4

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Epistle to the Philippians

Philippians 4 is the fourth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Saint Timothy.

Contents

Text

  • The original text is written in Koine Greek.
  • Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter are:
  • Codex Vaticanus (AD 325-350)
  • Codex Sinaiticus (AD 330-360)
  • Codex Alexandrinus (ca. AD 400-440)
  • Codex Freerianus (ca. AD 450; extant: verses 3-6, 13-15)
  • Codex Claromontanus (ca. AD 550)
  • This chapter is divided into 23 verses.

    • Structure

    This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):

  • Philippians 4:1-7 = Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
  • Philippians 4:8-9 = Meditate on These Things
  • Philippians 4:10-19 = Philippian Generosity
  • Philippians 4:20-23 = Greeting and Blessing

    • Verse 4

    New King James Version

    Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
  • Rejoice in the Lord alway

    • This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; (See Gill on Philippians 3:1); with this addition "alway"; for there is always cause and matter for rejoicing in Christ, even in times of affliction, distress, and persecution; since he is always the same; his grace is always sufficient; his blood has a continual virtue in it, and always speaks for peace and pardon; his righteousness is an everlasting one, and so is his salvation, and such is his love; though some join this word with what follows,

  • [and] again, I say, rejoice;

    • this is what was continually inculcated by him, as being of great importance and use for the comfort of believers, and the honour of Christ.

    Verse 6

    New King James Version

    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

    Verse 7

    New King James Version

    and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    References

    Philippians 4 Wikipedia
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