What does Philippians 4:6 mean?

Philippians 4:6 (KJV) reads: "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." — This verse is from Philippians in the New Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/philippians/4/6.

What is the context of Philippians 4:6?

Philippians 4:6 is found in Philippians chapter 4, verse 6. Philippians is part of the New Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/philippians/4.

Commentary on Philippians 4:6 — The Living Sword

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This is Philippians 4:6 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/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 4:6 (King James Version)

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About this Passage

Philippians 4:6 is verse 6 of chapter 4 in the Book of Philippians, part of the New Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it reads: “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 (King James Version): "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 appears in the Book of Philippians, New Testament, chapter 4, verse 6. The Book of Philippians was written by Zechariah son of Berechiah (c. 520–480 BC). Zechariah is the longest and most messianic of the twelve minor prophets. Like Haggai, Zechariah prophesied to encourage the returned exiles to rebuild the Temple. But Zechariah's eight night visions (chapters 1-6) range far beyond the immediate situation to encompass the full sweep of God's redemptive plan. His prophecies of the Messiah are astonishingly specific: 9:9 — 'Your king comes to you, r Key themes in Philippians include: Messiah, restoration, night visions, king on donkey. To study Philippians 4:6 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Greek, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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