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Bible verse
Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
What it means
The antidote to anxiety here is not force of will but prayer. Hand the worry over, item by item, with thanks, and a peace beyond understanding stands guard over your heart and mind.
Philippians 4:6-7 at a glance
| Reference | Philippians 4:6-7 |
|---|---|
| Book | Philippians |
| Chapter to read it in | Philippians 4 |
| Topic | anxiety |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Matthew 6:25-33
- Psalms 55:22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
- Matthew 7:7-8
- Psalms 34:5-7
- Matthew 6:8
- Jeremiah 33:3
- Psalms 62:8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Philippians 4:6-7?
It is in Philippians, in Philippians 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Philippians 4:6-7?
Readers most often set it beside Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25-33, Psalms 55:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Philippians 4:6-7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Philippians 4:6-7, before any of us arrive. We bring you Philippians 4:6-7, anxiety. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Philippians 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Philippians 4:6-7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
