(A)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all people. (B)The Lord is [a]near. (C)Do not [b]be anxious about anything, but in everything by (D)prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And (E)the peace of God, which surpasses all [c]comprehension, will (F)guard your hearts and (G)minds in (H)Christ Jesus.

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Notas al pie

  1. Philippians 4:5 Or at hand
  2. Philippians 4:6 I.e., have anxiety
  3. Philippians 4:7 Lit mind

Rejoice[a] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.[b](A) Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.(B) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(C) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(D)

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Notas al pie

  1. 4.4 Or Farewell
  2. 4.4 Or Farewell

Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice.

Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is nigh.

Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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4-5 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

6-7 Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

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