Bible Chapter Summary
Philippians 4 Summary
Rejoice and Let Your Requests Be Known to God
Paul exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord and urges Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind. He calls the church to rejoice in the Lord always and to let their moderation be known to all men, for the Lord is at hand. Instead of anxiety, Paul instructs them to bring every need before God in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, that the peace of God—surpassing all understanding—will guard their hearts and minds through Christ. He calls them to think on virtuous and praiseworthy things, and rejoices greatly over their renewed care for him, though he has learned contentment in all circumstances through Christ who strengthens him.
Key themes
Key verses
Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
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.”
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, 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 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
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