Philippians 4 KJV: Rejoice Always: The Mindset of Peace and Contentment
Philippians 4 articulates the practical steps to achieving the peace of God which 'surpasses all understanding' through prayer and focused thinking. It documents Paul's discovery of the secret of contentment, asserting that he can do 'all things through Christ' who strengthens him. The chapter concludes with a celebration of the Philippians' generosity and the promise of God’s total provision.
And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
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.
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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Notice that 'I can do all things through Christ' is specifically written in the context of being hungry and in need, not just achieving personal goals. The Word Secret is Phroureo, translated as 'keep' (as in 'keep your hearts'), which is a military term for a sentry guarding a garrison. Discover the riches with philippians 4 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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