Philippians 4:7

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-8

Tender Words from a Prison Cell Philippians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is, perhaps, no Epistle that so beautifully displays the inner life-throbs of Paul, as does the Epistle to the Philippians. In this Epistle, Paul's life, like a rose in full bloom, is sending forth its fragrance. We must think of Paul mid the discomforts and the curtailments of the Roman prison. It is from there that he writes. However, he never complains. He did miss the fellowship of those whom he had loved, and with... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

Prayer Philippians 4:1-9 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The spirit of prayer must ever be the spirit of the believer. He who knows the place and power of prayer knows the victory of the Christian life. He who, in prayer, grasps the hand of God, is grasping the power that rules the world. There is a verse in which we are commanded thus: "Take hold of my power, saith the Lord." We take hold of God's power in the air to run our sailing boats; we take hold of God's power in steam to run our railroad trains;... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:7

GOD’S PEACE IN THE HEART‘And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’ Php_4:7 A quietness of soul, a tranquil habit of mind, is the only safe condition for a man. I. This calm and balanced state is exactly what that man has who feels that God loves him; that He has undertaken for him; that he carries about with him an indwelling presence; that he is in a state of acceptance; that he has a mind at leisure, which can throw itself... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-9

Final Words Of Admonition And Guidance (Philippians 4:1-9 ). Approaching the end of his letter on the glorious note found in the previous verses Paul now takes them back in Philippians 4:1 to that revelation, and also at the same time to his admonition in Philippians 1:27 to ‘stand fast in one Spirit’, although now wording the admonition as to ‘stand fast in the Lord’. Thus the urge to ‘stand fast’, and the basis on which to do so, can be seen as one underlying theme of the letter. Indeed we... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Paul Now Gives Final Instructions To His Beloved Philippians (Philippians 4:4-7 ). Paul now commences a series of injunctions in staccato form which are not directly connected in the Greek. In a sense each is separate so as to give it emphasis, although we should recognise that that does not necessarily mean that Paul wanted them to be seen as totally independent of each other. The first is ‘upward’, looking towards the Lord (Philippians 4:4), the second is outward, looking towards the world... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:7

‘And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.’ This may well be intended to apply to all three exhortations. By continually rejoicing in the Lord and His nearness to them, by living rightly before the world, and by making their requests known to God with all prayer, supplication and thanksgiving, they could avoid anxiety and let the peace of God possess their lives. Take away one pillar and the situation might well be different.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Php_4:4-7 . Joy and Peace.— Once again Paul sounds his dominant note of joy. For the fifth and last time he refers to the return of Christ ( cf. Php_1:6 ; Php_1:10, Php_2:16 , Php_3:20 ). He deprecates anxiety and commends his readers to prayer, a consequence of which will be that a peace given by God will guard their hearts and thoughts in Christ, secure from the invasion of anxiety. [The peace passes all human contrivance or ingenuity, not “ all understanding.”— A. J. G.] read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:7

He adds, as an encouragement to prayer, the peace of God, who was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, so that upon believing and obeying the gospel, they who really do so are reconciled to him, 2 Corinthians 5:19,2 Corinthians 5:20, and at peace with him, Romans 5:1, through Christ, who leaves and gives peace to his, John 14:27. It is then the peace of God, in that he is the object, the donor, the author of it, by his Spirit, to those who persevere in the communion of Christ, as in... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:6-7

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:6. Be careful for nothing.—R.V. “in nothing be anxious.” The word suggests the idea of a poor distraught mind on which concerns have fastened themselves, which drag, one in one direction, another in the opposite. Well says Bengel, “Care and prayer are more opposed than water and fire.” In all things, prayer—in nothing, care. By prayer.—The general idea of an expression of dependence. Supplication.—The specific request—the word hinting too at the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:6-7

Philippians 4:6-7 The Peace of God and what Hinders it. The Apostle speaks of certain things which hinder the ideal peace, and the practical thing for us is to understand these hindrances and remove them. I. The evil that he would prohibit is care over-anxiety about the things of life. The care condemned is an overanxious solicitude about material things; a restless, wearing, fretting anxiety, that cannot let us do our best, and then leave issues in the hands of God's providence. Exercises of... read more

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