What an athlete! The reason is, the Lord is at hand. Observe, It is the duty and interest of Christians to live without care.

6:25, Take no thought for your life; that is, avoid anxious care and distracting thought in the wants and difficulties of life. Philippians 4:1-23. I. He shows what he had to boast of as a … A Familiar Feeling. www.easyenglish.bible.

(10-19) He concludes with prayer to God the Father, and his usual blessing.

In order to avoid anxiety here, Paul followed exactly the instruction given by the Lord during his ministry. Verses 4–8. The tossing and turning of your soul. What a performance! Our prayers should reflect our gratitude toward God for what He has done in our lives and what He gives to us. (2-9) Expresses contentment in every condition of life. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. The apostle exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord. Letter of Joy. 2.

(2-9) Expresses contentment in every condition of life. The Philippians are urged, as a corrective to their anxiety, to let their specific requests be made known to God. Inner turmoil over what might happen.

In Matt. 6:25-34, our Lord gave extensive admonition on the subject of anxiety; and reference is here made to the comment on those passages in my Commentary on Matthew, Matt. Philippians 4:6. Which of us has not felt this way? Hilda Bright. Seeking Spiritual Stability in the Lord (Part 1) (Philippians 4:1-7) At the swimming world championships, one man stood out, Ian Thorpe. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. (10-19) He concludes with prayer to God the Father, and his usual blessing. (1) Gives directions to some, and to all in general. The specific passage is Philippians 4:6-7 (New International Version), which states: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. From feeling uneasy to feeling undone. Our everyday words and thoughts should reflect a positive mindset of hope and joy in thankfulness towards God our Father for His great plan of salvation and our parts in it.. Thankfulness is a form of contentment, or we could view it as peace of mind or tranquility. Resources » Matthew Henry's Commentary » Philippians » Chapter 3 » Verses 4–8. Philippians 4 Commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. In fact, Ian Thorpe (I believe?) Philippians 4 Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, &c., Philippians 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, Philippians 4:10-19.He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing, Philippians 4:20-23.

Chapter 4 Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, &c., Philippians 4:1-9.

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