Philippians 4:7
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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Commentaries
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And--The inseparable consequence of thus laying everything before God in "prayer with thanksgiving." peace--the dispeller of "anxious care" (Phi 4:6). of God--coming from God, and resting in God (Joh 14:27; Joh 16:33; Col 3:15). passeth--surpasseth, or exceedeth, all man's notional powers of understanding its full blessedness (Co1 2:9-10; Eph 3:20; compare Pro 3:17). shall keep--rather, "shall guard"; shall keep as a well-garrisoned stronghold (Isa 26:1, Isa 26:3). The same Greek verb is used in Pe1 1:5. There shall be peace secure within, whatever outward troubles may besiege. hearts and minds--rather, "hearts (the seat of the thoughts) and thoughts" or purposes. through--rather as Greek, "in Christ Jesus." It is in Christ that we are "kept" or "guarded" secure.
Open source ↗Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. (Phi 4:1-9). The apostle's grateful acknowledgments of the Philippians' kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good (Phi 4:10-19). He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing (Phi 4:20-23).
Open source ↗4:7 The life of trusting God (4:6) brings God’s peace (see also Isa 26:3; John 14:27; Col 3:15).
Open source ↗Cross-references
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Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.