Philippians 4:6

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 4

“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

What Does Philippians 4:6 Mean?

Philippians 4:6 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Gratitude, and Prayer.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”1 Peter 5:7“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”Matthew 6:25“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”Psalms 55:22“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”1 Thessalonians 5:17“Pray without ceasing.”Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”Psalms 34:5“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 16:3“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Matthew 6:8“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”Jeremiah 33:3“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”Psalms 62:8“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”1 Thessalonians 5:18“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”Colossians 4:2“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”Ephesians 6:18“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”Luke 18:1“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”Colossians 3:17“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”Luke 12:22“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Psalms 51:15“O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.”

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