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

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  1. Philippians 4:5 Or gentleness

Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing! Let your gracious attitude[a] be known to all people. The Lord is near: Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving. Then God’s peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah[b] Jesus.

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  1. Philippians 4:5 Lit. spirit
  2. Philippians 4:7 Or Christ