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Verse 6. _BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING_] μηδεν μεριμνατε. Be
not anxiously solicitous; do not give place to carking care, let what
will occur; for anxiety cannot chance the state or condition of any
thing f...
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BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING - That is, be not anxious or solicitous about
the things of the present life. The word used here -
μεριμνᾶτε merimnate - does not mean that we are to exercise
no care about wor...
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IV. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH,
SUFFICIENT FOR ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
CHAPTER 4
_ 1. Stand fast and rejoice (Philippians 4:1)_
2. Dependence on God and true heart occupation (Philippians 4:5)
3....
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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 an...
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GREAT THINGS IN THE LORD (Php_4:1)
_ 4:1 So, then, my brothers, whom I love and yearn for, my joy and
crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved._
Through this passage breathes the warmth of Paul's a...
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CAREFUL. anxious. First occurance: Matthew 6:25,
NOTHING. Greek. _medeis_
PRAYER. supplication. App-134.:3
REQUESTS. App-134.
MADE KNOWN. Greek. _gnorizo_, See Philippians 1:22.
UNTO. App-104.
G...
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_Be careful for nothing_ Better, in modern English, IN NOTHING BE
ANXIOUS (R.V.). Wyclif, "be ye no thing bisie"; all the other older
English versions are substantially as A.V.; Luther, _Sorget nichts...
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ΜΗΔῈΝ ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ͂ΤΕ. “In nothing be anxious,” R.V.
_Nihil solliciti sitis_, Vulg. _Sorget nichts_, Luther. On the
etymology of μεριμνᾶν, and on the thought here, see above on
Philippians 2:20. The mental...
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ΜΕΡΙΜΝΆΤΕ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΜΕΡΙΜΝΆΩ (G3309)
беспокоиться, волноваться, заботиться
о чем-л., торопиться (Beare).
ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΉ (G4335) _dat. sing._ молитва,
ΔΈΗΣΙΣ (G1162) просьба; обычно просьба,...
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DISCOURSE: 2160
A DISSUASIVE FROM CAREFULNESS
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. And t...
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WITH THANKSGIVING,— When St. Paul directs them to join thanksgiving
with prayer and supplication, in their suffering condition, he appears
to have the same design before noticed; namely, to divert the...
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6. IN NOTHING BE ANXIOUS; BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION
WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN UNTO GOD. 7. AND THE
PEACE OF GOD, WHICH PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING, SHALL GUARD...
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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. [
Merimnate (G3309)] 'Be anxious about nothing' (Matthew 6:25). Care...
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Exhortation to Imitate Paul fact that in him alone do we see the
resurrection life of Christ interpreted in terms of present conduct.
Christ's earthly life needs no such interpretation, so none of...
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4:6 to (d-20) 'Before,' _ pros_ . see 'at,' Matthew 21:1 . They were
to address their requests to him....
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Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty
_VI. Closing Exhortations (Philippians 4:1)_
§ 15. Philippians 4:1. With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the
vein of exhortation commenced in Ph...
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 4
PAUL APPEALS FOR A STEADY *FAITH AND FOR UNITY 4:1-3
V1 So then, my dear brothers and sisters, whom I love and I want very...
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(4-7) St. Paul returns once more to the exhortation to joy so
characteristic of this Epistle. But it is a joy in the sense of the
Lord’s being at hand. Hence it turns at once to thanksgiving and
praye...
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CHAPTER 17
PEACE AND JOY.
Philippians 4:2 (R.V.)
DR. LIGHTFOOT has observed that the passages in the Acts of the
Apostles which record the Macedonian experiences of Paul have a good
deal to say abou...
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GENERAL EXHORTATIONS ON THE RIGHT SPIRIT AND THE RIGHT CONDUCT OF
LIFE....
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INSPIRING EXHORTATIONS
Philippians 4:1
What a strong and faithful heart was Paul's! Poor and despised though
he was, he had both joys and crowns of which no hostile force could
deprive him. He lived...
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Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first
enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction.
Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all me...
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MAINTAINING THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND
Paul was in a Roman prison, yet he could tell those in the Philippian
church, "Rejoice...rejoice". The reason for this can only be that he
was "in the Lord" and kn...
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(6) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with (f) thanksgiving let your requests be made known
unto God.
(6) The third is, that we are not too anxious for anything, b...
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_But in every [2] thing by prayer, &c. By the Greek, the sense and
construction cannot be in every prayer; but in every thing, in all
circumstances, have recourse to prayer. (Witham)_
[BIBLIOGRAPHY]...
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(4) Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. (5) Let your
moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. (6) Be careful
for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication wi...
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There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space
to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be
said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
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_A DIVINE PRESCRIPTION_
‘Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests he made known unto
God.’
Php_4:6
What a simple prescription it is—...
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6_But in all things _It is the singular number that is made use of by
Paul, but is the neuter gender; the expression, therefore, is
equivalent to _omni negotio _ _, (in every matter,_) for (_prayer_)...
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The Philippians were therefore to stand fast in the Lord. This is
difficult when the general tone is lowered; painful also, for one's
walk becomes much more solitary, and the hearts of others are
stra...
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BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING,.... This must be understood not in the most
extensive sense, but with a limitation and restriction. There are many
things that saints are to be careful for, as men and Christia...
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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Ver. 6. _In nothing be careful_] Or care for nothing, viz. with a car...
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_Rejoice in the Lord alway_ For, as believers in Christ, as children
and heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ of the heavenly,
incorruptible inheritance, and as persons assured that all things,
e...
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CAREFUL; anxious, solicitous....
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THE REJOICING OF THE CHRISTIANS ESPECIALLY IN THEIR FELLOWSHIP WITH
CHRIST.
The care-free joy of believers:...
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His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the
apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to
supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory,...
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You Don't Have to Worry!
1 Peter 4:1-9
1. KEY WORDS
1 Beloved, longed, crown, fast
2 Beseech, same, mind
3 Intreat, yokefellow, book of life
4 Rejoice, alway
5 Moderation, at hand
6 Careful, s...
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“In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”
“In nothing”: “DO NOT WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING” (MON).
“ENTERTAIN NO WORRY...
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2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As
the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how
comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help...
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BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING; he dissuades not from a spiritual care,
arising from a good principle, according to a right rule, for a good
end; this care of diligence, in a due manner, within our own sphere...
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The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
anxious care in everything,"[6]...
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Php_4:6 anxious G3309 (G5720) nothing G3367 but G235 in G1722
everything G3956 prayer G4335 and G2532 supplication G1162 with G3326
thanksgiving G2169 let G1107 your G5216 requests G155 known G1107
(G...
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FINAL WORDS OF ADMONITION AND GUIDANCE (PHILIPPIANS 4:1).
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
revel...
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_How to be ready for the coming of the Lord,_ 4-7.
Turning from special exhortation, St. Paul gives some general precepts
to the whole church. In these he exhorts to a religious joy, and this
should...
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IN NOTHING BE ANXIOUS
(μηδεν μεριμνατε). Present imperative in prohibition,
"stop being anxious." See μη μεριμνατε in Matthew 6:31.WITH
THANKSGIVING
(μετα ευχαριστιας). In all the forms of prayer...
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Philippians 4:4
A Life of Prayer a Life of Peace.
St. Paul in these words bids the Christians of Philippi to carry all
their sorrows and fears to the throne of Christ. He specially bids
them remembe...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved._
It is a great joy to a minister, as it was to the apostle Paul...
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CONTENTS: Christ the believer's strength and source of joy and peace.
Giver of victory over anxiety.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Euodias, Syntyche, Clement.
CONCLUSION: The believer's hope and pr...
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Philippians 4:6. _Be careful for nothing let your requests be made
known unto God._ Not that we are to abandon all care, or become
careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be
inc...
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DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING. See Matthew 6:25-34 and notes. ASK GOD.
"Instead of worrying, you should put yourselves in God's hands! Let
your prayer grow out of a thankful heart! Ask God for everything...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:1 Concluding Encouragement and
Thanksgiving. Paul calls for reconciliation, joyful faith, and
disciplined thinking.
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 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...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 4:1
THEREFORE, MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR, MY JOY AND
CROWN. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58, urges the hope of
a glorious resurrection as an incent...
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Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for (Philippians
4:1),
What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart,
just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for...
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1 Corinthians 7:21; 1 Corinthians 7:32; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:7; 1
Samuel 1:15; 1 Samuel 30:6; 1 Samuel 7:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1
Thessalonians 5:18;...
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Be careful [μ ε ρ ι μ ν α τ ε]. See on Matthew 6:25. Rev.,
better, be anxious.
Prayer and supplication. General and special. See on Luke 5:33; Luke
8:38. Proseuch prayer, only of prayer to God. The t...
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TENDER WORDS FROM A PRISON CELL
Philippians 4:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
There is, perhaps, no Epistle that so beautifully displays the inner
life-throbs of Paul, as does the Epistle to the Philippians....
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Be anxiously careful for nothing — If men are not gentle towards
you, yet neither on this, nor any other account, be careful, but pray.
Carefulness and prayer cannot stand together. In every thing — G...
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Observe here, 1. The duty exhorted to, namely, to be anxiously and
solicitously careful for nothing; it is not care, but carefulness,
that is, inordinate care, heart-cutting, distracting, and soul-ren...