Philippians 4 · KJV
Philippians 4
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Philippians 4 gathers some of the New Testament's best-loved lines on joy, peace, and contentment — rejoice always, be anxious for nothing, think on what is good, and find strength for all things through Christ.
Philippians 4 (KJV)
1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3And 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.
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, 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.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But 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.
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I 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.
13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15Now 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.
16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18But 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.
19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
What Philippians 4 means
Paul, writing from prison, tells the Philippians to "rejoice in the LORD alway," to let their moderation be known, and to trade anxiety for prayer so that God's peace will guard them. He then directs their thoughts to whatever is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
The chapter closes with his secret of contentment in every circumstance, the famous "I can do all things through Christ," and a promise still quoted everywhere: "my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Few chapters pack in more memorized verses.
Key verses
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6 · KJV — "Be careful for nothing."
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 · KJV — "My God shall supply all your need."
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A prayer from Philippians 4
Lord, teach me to rejoice in You always, to trade worry for prayer, and to fix my thoughts on what is good. Thank You that You supply all my needs in Christ. Amen.
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Frequently asked
What does Philippians 4 mean?
Philippians 4 gathers some of the New Testament's best-loved lines on joy, peace, and contentment — rejoice always, be anxious for nothing, think on what is good, and find strength for all things through Christ.
What is Philippians 4 about?
Paul, writing from prison, tells the Philippians to "rejoice in the LORD alway," to let their moderation be known, and to trade anxiety for prayer so that God's peace will guard them. He then directs their thoughts to whatever is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
What is the key verse in Philippians 4?
Philippians 4:6 — “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Is Philippians 4 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Philippians 4 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.