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Philippians 4

Phil. 4:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Be careful
merimnao (Greek #3309)
to be anxious about
KJV usage: (be, have) care(-ful), take thought.
Pronounce: mer-im-nah'-o
Origin: from 3308
e for nothing
medeis (Greek #3367)
not even one (man, woman, thing)
KJV usage: any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
Pronounce: may-dice'
Origin: μηδεμία (may-dem-ee'-ah), and the neuter μηδέν (may-den') from 3361 and 1520
; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
every thing
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
by prayer
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
supplication
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
thanksgiving
eucharistia (Greek #2169)
gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
KJV usage: thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving).
Pronounce: yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah
Origin: from 2170
let
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
requests
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aitema (Greek #155)
a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking
KJV usage: petition, request, required.
Pronounce: ah'-ee-tay-mah
Origin: from 154
be made known
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Matt. 6:25• 25For this reason I say to you, Be not anxious for your life what ye should eat and what ye should drink, nor yet for your body what ye should put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body more than the raiment? (Matt. 6:25)
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1 Peter 5:7• 7having cast all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

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careful.
Dan. 3:16•  (Dan. 3:16)
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Matt. 6:25‑33• 25For this reason I say to you, Be not anxious for your life what ye should eat and what ye should drink, nor yet for your body what ye should put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body more than the raiment?
 26Look at the birds of the heavens, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father nourisheth them. Are ye not more excellent than they?
 27And which of you by anxiety can add to his stature one cubit?
 28And why are ye anxious about raiment? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow: they toil not, nor yet spin;
 29yet I say to you, that not even Solomon in all his glory put on like one of these.
 30But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, being today and tomorrow cast into the oven, how much more you, O ye of little faith?
 31Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or what shall we put on?
 32For all these things the Gentiles seek after; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matt. 6:25‑33)
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Matt. 10:19• 19{i}But when they deliver you up, be not careful how or what ye shall speak; for it shall be given to you in that hour what ye shall speak.{/i} (Matt. 10:19)
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Matt. 13:22• 22{i}And he that is sown among the thorns — this is he who hears the word, and the anxious care of this life, and the deceit of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.{/i} (Matt. 13:22)
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Luke 10:41• 41{i}But Jesus answering said to her,{/i} Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things; (Luke 10:41)
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Luke 12:29• 29{i}And ye,{/i} seek not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink, and be not in anxiety; (Luke 12:29)
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1 Cor. 7:21,32• 21Wast thou called a bondman? Let it not be a care to thee; but if also thou canst be free, use [it] rather.
 32But I would have you to be without care. The unmarried careth for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord; (1 Cor. 7:21,32)
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1 Peter 5:7• 7having cast all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
in.
Gen. 32:7‑12•  (Gen. 32:7‑12)
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1 Sam. 1:15•  (1 Sam. 1:15)
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1 Sam. 30:6•  (1 Sam. 30:6)
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2 Chron. 32:20•  (2 Chron. 32:20)
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2 Chron. 33:12‑13•  (2 Chron. 33:12‑13)
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Psa. 34:5‑7•  (Psa. 34:5‑7)
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Psa. 51:15•  (Psa. 51:15)
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Psa. 55:17,22•  (Psa. 55:17,22)
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Psa. 62:8•  (Psa. 62:8)
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Prov. 3:5‑6•  (Prov. 3:5‑6)
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Prov. 16:3•  (Prov. 16:3)
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Jer. 33:3•  (Jer. 33:3)
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Matt. 7:7‑8• 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
 8For every one that asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matt. 7:7‑8)
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Luke 18:1,7• 1And he spoke also a parable to them, to the purport that they should always pray, and not faint,
 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them. (Luke 18:1,7)
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Luke 12:22• 22And he said to his disciples, For this cause I say unto you, Be not careful for life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on. (Luke 12:22)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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1 Thess. 5:17‑18• 17pray unceasingly;
 18in everything give thanks, for this [is] God's will in Christ Jesus toward you. (1 Thess. 5:17‑18)
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1 Peter 4:7• 7But the end of all things hath drawn nigh. Be discreet therefore and watch unto prayers, (1 Peter 4:7)
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Jude 20‑21• 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in [the] Holy Spirit,
 21keep yourselves in [the] love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto life eternal. (Jude 20‑21)
thanksgiving.
1 Sam. 7:12•  (1 Sam. 7:12)
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2 Cor. 1:11• 11ye also labouring together by supplication for us that from many persons the gift toward us may by many be matter of thanksgiving for us. (2 Cor. 1:11)
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Eph. 5:20• 20giving thanks always for all things in [the] name of our Lord Jesus Christ to him that is God and Father, (Eph. 5:20)
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Col. 3:15,17• 15And let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, into which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
 17And everything, whatever ye do in word or in work, [do] all in [the] name of [the] Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him. (Col. 3:15,17)
known.
Prov. 15:8•  (Prov. 15:8)
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Song of Sol. 2:14•  (Song of Sol. 2:14)
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Matt. 6:8• 8Be not ye therefore like them; for your Father knoweth of what things ye have need before ye beg of him. (Matt. 6:8)
• He knows the end from the beginning. He knows everything, He knows it beforehand; events shake neither His throne, nor His heart; they always accomplish His purposes. But to us He is love; we are through grace the objects of His tender care. (“Philippians 4” by J.N. Darby)
• To be “careful for nothing” does not mean that we are careless about anything, but that, instead of being continually worried by the cares of the day and the fear of tomorrow, we pour out our cares to God, and He pours the balm of peace into our souls. (“Philippians 4” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

JND Translation Notes

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"Before," pros. see "at," Matt. 21.1. They were to address their requests to him.

W. Kelly Translation

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