Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, wit…”

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

American Standard Version

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be nothing carefull, but in all thinges let your requestes be shewed vnto God in praier, and supplication with giuing of thankes.

Darby Translation

Be careful about nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Young's Literal Translation

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;

Bible in Basic English

Have no cares; but in everything with prayer and praise put your requests before God.

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Cross references

“careful”

1 Peter 5:7 Matthew 6:25–33 Luke 10:41 Matthew 10:19 Luke 12:29 1 Corinthians 7:32

1 Peter 5:7 · BSB

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 6:25–33 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Luke 10:41 · BSB

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Matthew 10:19 · BSB

But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.

Luke 12:29 · BSB

And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

1 Corinthians 7:32 · BSB

I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

“in”

Psalm 55:22 Psalm 34:5–7 Jeremiah 33:3 Psalm 62:8 Proverbs 16:3 Colossians 4:2

Psalm 55:22 · BSB

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 34:5–7 · BSB

Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.

Jeremiah 33:3 · BSB

Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Psalm 62:8 · BSB

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Proverbs 16:3 · BSB

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Colossians 4:2 · BSB

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

“thanksgiving”

Colossians 3:17 Colossians 3:15 Ephesians 5:20 2 Corinthians 1:11 1 Samuel 7:12

Colossians 3:17 · BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:15 · BSB

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Ephesians 5:20 · BSB

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

1 Samuel 7:12 · BSB

Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”

“known”

Matthew 6:8 Proverbs 15:8 Song of Solomon 2:14

Matthew 6:8 · BSB

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Proverbs 15:8 · BSB

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Song of Solomon 2:14 · BSB

O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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