Philippians 4:4-7 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers Christian duties. I. To stedfastness in our Christian profession, Phil. 4:1. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter: Therefore stand fast, etc. Seeing our conversation is in heaven, and we look for the Saviour to come thence and fetch us thither, therefore let us stand fast. Note, The believing hope and prospect of eternal life should engage us to be steady, even, and constant, in our Christian course. Observe here, 1.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:4-5

4:4-5 Rejoice in the Lord at all times. I will say it again--Rejoice! Let your gracious gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is near. Paul sets before the Philippians two great qualities of the Christian life. (i) The first is the quality of joy. "Rejoice ... I will say it again--Rejoice!" It is as if having said, "Rejoice!" there flashed into his mind a picture of all that was to come. He himself was lying in prison with almost certain death awaiting him; the Philippians were... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:6-7

4:6-7 Do not worry about anything; but in everything with prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all human thought, will stand sentinel over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. For the Philippians life was bound to be a worrying thing. Even to be a human being and so to be vulnerable to all the chances and the changes of this mortal life is in itself a worrying thing; and in the Early Church, to the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway ,.... This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; See Gill on Phlippians 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... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:5

Let your moderation be known unto all men ,.... The Vulgate Latin reads, "your modesty". The Syriac and Arabic versions, "your meekness", or "humility"; graces which accompany moderation, and are very necessary to it, but not that itself. The Ethiopic version renders it, "your authority", which by no means agrees; for moderation lies not in exerting authority and power to the uttermost, at least with rigour, but in showing clemency and lenity; not dealing with men according to the severity... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing ,.... This must be understood not in the most extensive sense, but with a limitation and restriction. There are many things that saints are to be careful for, as men and Christians; they are to be careful of their bodies, as well as of their souls; of the health of them, which is to be preserved by all lawful means, and not exposed to unnecessary danger; and for their families, to provide things honest for them, proper food and raiment, and the necessaries of life; for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God which passeth all understanding ,.... Not that peace which God calls his people to among themselves in their effectual calling; and which he requires of them to cultivate and maintain; and which he encourages in them by the promise of his gracious presence among them; and which indeed he is the author of, and therefore is so called, Colossians 3:15 ; and which may be said to surpass or exceed all speculative knowledge, and understanding; for the one puffs up and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway - Be continually happy; but this happiness you can find only in the Lord. Genuine happiness is spiritual; as it can only come from God, so it infallibly tends to him. The apostle repeats the exhortation, to show, not only his earnestness, but also that it was God's will that it should be so, and that it was their duty as well as interest. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:5

Let your moderation be known - The word επιεικες is of very extensive signification; it means the same as επιεικεια , mildness, patience, yieldingness, gentleness, clemency, moderation, unwillingness to litigate or contend; but moderation is expressive enough as a general term. "Moderation," says Dr. Macknight, "means meekness under provocation, readiness to forgive injuries, equity in the management of business, candour in judging of the characters and actions of others, sweetness of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing - Μηδεν μεριμνατε· 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 want. ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:4-5

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:6-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

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