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His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. <a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. <a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. <a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel. <a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. <a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus. <a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. <a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then God's peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And then the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in union with Christ Jesus. <a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. <a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, shall watch your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the peace of The God, Who is greater than every mind, will keep your hearts and your minds by Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the peace of God, that passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the favour of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall keep your hearts and mind attach'd to Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And then the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in union with Christ Jesus. <a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/parallel/philippians/4-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=775" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Stand Firm in the Lord</a> …6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/5242.htm" title="5242: hyperechousa (V-PPA-NFS) -- To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority.">surpasses</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-AMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3563.htm" title="3563: noun (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning.">understanding,</a> <a href="/greek/5432.htm" title="5432: phrourēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From a compound of pro and horao; to be a watcher in advance, i.e. To mount guard as a sentinel; figuratively, to hem in, protect.">will guard</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3540.htm" title="3540: noēmata (N-ANP) -- From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself.">minds</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:16</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-17</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. <a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a> The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” <a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Psalm 119:165</a> Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.the peace.<a href="/philippians/1-2.htm">Philippians 1:2</a> Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/numbers/6-26.htm">Numbers 6:26</a> The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.<a href="/job/22-21.htm">Job 22:21</a> Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.See on<a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:<a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a> For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.passeth.<a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Ephesians 3:19</a> And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.<a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Revelation 2:17</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.shall.<a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.<a href="/proverbs/2-11.htm">Proverbs 2:11</a> Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:<a href="/proverbs/4-6.htm">Proverbs 4:6</a> Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.through.<a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4,5</a> To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, … <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Jude 1:1</a> Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Comprehension</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Deeper</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Garrison</a> <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/philippians/1-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Surpasses</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Transcends</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Comprehension</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-3.htm">Deeper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">Garrison</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Surpasses</a> <a href="/psalms/150-2.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Transcends</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div>1. <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a> 10. <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, peace (shalom in Hebrew) is not merely the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and harmony. This peace is a gift from God, often associated with His presence (<a href="/numbers/6-26.htm">Numbers 6:26</a>). It is a peace that Jesus promised to His followers (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>), distinct from what the world offers.which surpasses all understanding The peace of God transcends human comprehension and logic. It is not dependent on circumstances and cannot be fully grasped by the human mind. This echoes <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours. It suggests a supernatural element, indicating that this peace is a result of divine intervention rather than human effort.will guard your hearts and your minds The imagery here is of a military guard protecting a city. In the Roman world, Philippi was a Roman colony with a significant military presence, so the Philippians would understand the concept of a guard. This peace acts as a sentinel over the emotional (hearts) and intellectual (minds) aspects of believers, protecting them from anxiety and fear. This guarding is reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a>, where God is described as a protector.in Christ Jesus The phrase emphasizes that this peace is found in a relationship with Christ. It is through union with Jesus that believers experience this divine peace. This is consistent with the New Testament teaching that all spiritual blessings are found in Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). Jesus is the mediator of peace between God and humanity (<a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>), and it is through Him that believers are reconciled to God and can experience His peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison, encouraging the church in Philippi. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia, where the first European church was established by Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_philippian_church.htm">The Philippian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, known for their generosity and partnership in the gospel. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central to the message, as the peace of God is found in Him. 5. <a href="/topical/r/roman_guard_imagery.htm">Roman Guard Imagery</a> Paul uses the imagery of a guard, likely influenced by his imprisonment, to describe how God's peace protects believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_peace.htm">Understanding God's Peace</a> God's peace is not dependent on circumstances but is a divine assurance that transcends human understanding. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_hearts_and_minds.htm">Guarding Hearts and Minds</a> Just as a Roman guard protects, God's peace actively guards our inner being against anxiety and fear. <a href="/topical/i/in_christ_jesus.htm">In Christ Jesus</a> The peace of God is accessible only through a relationship with Christ, emphasizing the importance of abiding in Him. <a href="/topical/s/surpassing_understanding.htm">Surpassing Understanding</a> This peace is beyond human logic and reasoning, inviting believers to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. <a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_experience_peace.htm">Practical Steps to Experience Peace</a> Engage in prayer and thanksgiving as outlined in <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>, which precedes the promise of peace.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) The peace of God--i.e. (like the "righteousness of God," "the life of God"), the peace which God gives to every soul which rests on Him in prayer. It is peace--the sense of unity in the largest sense--the "peace on earth" proclaimed at our Lord's birth, left as His last legacy to His disciples, and pronounced at His first coming back to them from the grave (<a href="/luke/2-14.htm" title="Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.">Luke 2:14</a>; <a href="/john/14-27.htm" title="Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.">John 14:27</a>). Hence it includes peace with God, peace with men, peace with self. It keeps--that is, watches over with the watchfulness that "neither slumbers nor sleeps"--both "the hearts and minds" (or, more properly, the souls and the thoughts formed in them), guarding our whole spiritual action, both in its source and its developments. It is "through Christ Jesus," for "He is our peace (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm" title="For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;">Ephesians 2:14</a>), as "making all one," and "reconciling all to God." The comprehensiveness and beauty of the passage has naturally made it (with the characteristic change from the "shall" of promise to the "may" of benediction) the closing blessing of our most solemn church service of "Holy Communion" with God and man.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding. The peace which God gives, which flows from the sense of his most gracious presence, and consists in childlike confidence and trustful love. This peace passeth all understanding; its calm blessedness transcends the reach of human thought; it can be known only by the inner experience of the believer. The similar passage, Ephesians in 20, "Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think," seems decisive for the ordinary interpretation. Bishop Light-foot, Meyer, and others take another view of the passage: "Surpassing every device or counsel of man. i.e. which is far better, which produces a higher satisfaction, than all punctilious self-assertion, all anxious forethought." Shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; rather, as R.V., shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Peace shall guard - "a verbal paradox, for to guard is a warrior's duty" (Bishop Lightfoot). The peace of God abiding in the heart is a sure and trusty garrison, guarding it so that the evil spirit, once cast out, cannot return. The thoughts issue from the heart; for the heart, as commonly in the Hebrew Scriptures, is regarded as the seat of the intellect, not of feeling only. In Christ Jesus; in the sphere of his influence, his presence. True believers, abiding in Christ, realize his promise, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you." <a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. which ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. surpasses ὑπερέχουσα (hyperechousa) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5242.htm">Strong's 5242: </a> To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. understanding, νοῦν (noun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3563.htm">Strong's 3563: </a> Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning. will guard φρουρήσει (phrourēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5432.htm">Strong's 5432: </a> From a compound of pro and horao; to be a watcher in advance, i.e. To mount guard as a sentinel; figuratively, to hem in, protect. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. minds νοήματα (noēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3540.htm">Strong's 3540: </a> From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God which surpasses (Philipp. Phil. 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