Philippians 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding . The peace which God gives, which flows from the sense of his most gracious presence, and consists in childlike confidence and trustful love. This peace passeth all understanding; its calm blessedness transcends the reach of human thought; it can be known only by the inner experience of the believer. The similar passage, Ephesians in 20, "Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think," seems decisive for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:7

The peace that is better than intellectual satisfaction. I. GOD ANSWERS THE PRAYER OF ANXIETY WITH A GIFT OF PEACE , The promise of peace follows close upon the exhortation to convert our anxieties into prayers. The result of such conduct is not the immediate removal of the source of care: the old trouble may still be with us, and the dreaded danger may not yet be averted; but we have an inward peace and acquiescence in the assurance that all must be well in our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:7-8

Divine peace. "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." These words direct attention to the highest good in the universe—peace; highest because it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:7

And 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 expression is one that denotes that the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Lord alway For, as believers in Christ, as children and heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ of the heavenly, incorruptible inheritance, and as persons assured that all things, even those that are the most distressing in appearance, shall work together for your good, you have sufficient reason for rejoicing always. And again I say, Rejoice The apostle repeats the exhortation, because the honour of Christ, and the comfort of his followers, greatly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

4:1-23 ENCOURAGEMENT AND THANKSConcerning thoughts and conduct (4:1-9)With words of warmest friendship, Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm and not be shaken by problems that arise, whether inside the church or outside. He appeals to two women who had quarrelled to become friends again. The women had once worked with Paul, and no doubt they would be a help to the church if they were united. He asks a close friend in the church to do all he can to help these women forget their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:7

which passeth = surpassing. Greek. huperecho. Compare Philippians 3:8 , See Romans 13:1 . Compare Ephesians 3:20 . all understanding = every mind, or thought (Greek. nous), keep = garrison. Greek. phronreo. See on 2 Corinthians 11:32 , Occurs: Galatians 1:3 , Gal 1:23 , 1 Peter 1:5 . minds = thoughts. Greek. noema, See 2 Corinthians 2:11 . through = in. App-104 . Christ Jesus . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.The peace of God ... This was described by Hendriksen as "The smile of God reflected in the soul of the believer, the heart's calm after Calvary's storm, the conviction that God who spared not his own Son will surely also, along with him, freely give us all things (Romans 8:32)."[19]Passeth all understanding ... Those who see it manifested in the lives of Christians cannot understand... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:7

Philippians 4:7. And the peace of God, &c.— This expression is only found here and in Colossians 3:15. In both some understand it of that peaceable temper which God hath commanded; but it seems much more easy and natural to understand it of that peace which we have with God. St. Paul is here arming the Philippians against persecution; nor could anything be a greater support to them under it, than the peace of God thus understood; for the sense of it will make the heaviest afflictions and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:7

7. And—The inseparable consequence of thus laying everything before God in "prayer with thanksgiving." peace—the dispeller of "anxious care" (Philippians 4:6). of God—coming from God, and resting in God (John 14:27; John 16:33; Colossians 3:15). passeth—surpasseth, or exceedeth, all man's notional powers of understanding its full blessedness (1 Corinthians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Ephesians 3:20; compare Proverbs 3:17). shall keep—rather, "shall guard"; shall keep as a well-garrisoned... read more

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