Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. (A)The Lord is [a]near. (B)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by (C)prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And (D)the peace of God, which surpasses all [b]comprehension, will (E)guard your hearts and your (F)minds in (G)Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, (H)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [c]lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, [d]dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen (I)in me, practice these things, and (J)the God of peace will be with you.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:5 Or at hand
  2. Philippians 4:7 Lit mind
  3. Philippians 4:8 Or lovable and gracious
  4. Philippians 4:8 Lit ponder these things

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.(A) Do not be anxious about anything,(B) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(C) And the peace of God,(D) which transcends all understanding,(E) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(F) And the God of peace(G) will be with you.

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