📖 Philippians — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Philippians 4:1 RTherefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, Rthat they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Philippians 4:3 And I intreat thee also, Rtrue 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.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord Ralway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:5 Let Ryour moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Philippians 4:6 Be Rcareful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:7 And Rthe peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:8 RFinally, 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.
Philippians 4:9 Those things, Rwhich ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last Ryour care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak Rin respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:12 I know both Rhow 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.
Philippians 4:13 I Rcan do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:14 Notwithstanding Rye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
Philippians 4:15 Now ye Philippians know also, that Rin the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent Ronce and again unto my necessity.
Philippians 4:17 Not Rbecause I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Philippians 4:18 But I have all, and Rabound: 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.
Philippians 4:19 But my RGod shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:20 Now Runto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:21 RSalute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
Philippians 4:22 All Rthe saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
Philippians 4:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Rall. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Philippians 4:1–7 — Rejoicing, gentleness, and prayer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul urges harmony, rejoicing, moderation, and thankful prayer, promising God's peace to guard hearts and minds.
Key Truth: Bring anxieties to God with thanksgiving.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my ____ and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly …” (Philippians 4:1)
Find it in Philippians 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4)
Find it in Philippians 4:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts …” (Philippians 4:7)
Find it in Philippians 4:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Philippians 4:8–13 — Thoughts, practice, and contentment
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul calls for attention to what is true and honorable, then describes learned contentment through Christ in plenty and need.
Key Truth: Cultivate truthful thoughts and contentment.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, …” (Philippians 4:8)
Find it in Philippians 4:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Not that I ____ in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever …” (Philippians 4:11)
Find it in Philippians 4:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “I can do all ____ through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Find it in Philippians 4:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Philippians 4:14–23 — Generosity and final greetings
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul thanks the church for support, valuing its spiritual fruit and trusting God's provision, then closes with greetings and grace.
Key Truth: Give faithfully without reducing service to material gain.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my …” (Philippians 4:14)
Find it in Philippians 4:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But my God shall ____ all your need according to his riches in glory by …” (Philippians 4:19)
Find it in Philippians 4:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Philippians 4:23)
Find it in Philippians 4:23 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 6:33 — Jesus connects trust in God's care with faithful priorities.
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Reflect and Apply
What anxiety can you bring to God, and what truthful thought can you practice?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Philippians 4:1–7 (Rejoicing, gentleness, and prayer) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Philippians 4:8–13 (Thoughts, practice, and contentment) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Philippians 4:14–23 (Generosity and final greetings) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What has Paul learned about his circumstances?
5. How should the believers make their requests known to God?
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