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I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in <i>the</i> Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord alway: <i>and</i> again I say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord alway: again I will say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Always be joyful in the Lord! I'll say it again: Be joyful!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in <i>the</i> Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always: again say I, Do ye rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in our LORD alway; and again I say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Rejoice in our Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always: I say to you again, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord alway: I say it again, rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always, <i>and</i> again I say, Rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/4-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=754" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Stand Firm in the Lord</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Rejoice</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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">always.</a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: erō (V-FIA-1S) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">I will say it</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again:</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Rejoice!</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17-18</a></span><br />Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-2.htm">Psalm 149:2</a></span><br />Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Luke 10:20</a></span><br />Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.</p><p class="hdg">Rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed <i>is</i> not grievous, but for you <i>it is</i> safe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a></b></br> Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;</p><p class="hdg">alway.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1,2</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise <i>shall</i> continually <i>be</i> in my mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1,2</a></b></br> David's <i>Psalm</i> of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2</a></b></br> While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.</p><p class="hdg">again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed <i>is</i> not grievous, but for you <i>it is</i> safe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1,2</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> the third <i>time</i> I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8</a></b></br> But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Alway</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/galatians/1-9.htm">Repeat</a> <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Alway</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Repeat</a> <a href="/philippians/4-16.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Rejoice in the Lord always.</b><br>The call to "rejoice" is a central theme in Paul's letter to the Philippians, emphasizing joy as a defining characteristic of the Christian life. This joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in a relationship with the Lord. The phrase "in the Lord" indicates that the source of this joy is found in Christ, highlighting the believer's union with Him. Historically, Philippi was a Roman colony, and the Philippians faced persecution for their faith, making this exhortation to rejoice particularly poignant. The command to rejoice "always" suggests a continuous, unwavering joy that transcends situational happiness, aligning with other scriptural teachings such as <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a>, which also calls believers to "rejoice always."<p><b>I will say it again:</b><br>Paul's repetition underscores the importance of the command. In biblical literature, repetition is often used for emphasis, indicating that this is not a mere suggestion but a vital aspect of Christian living. The apostle's insistence on joy reflects the transformative power of the gospel, which enables believers to experience joy even amidst trials. This repetition also serves as a reminder of the joy that Paul himself exemplified, as he wrote this letter from prison, yet remained filled with joy and hope.<p><b>Rejoice!</b><br>The final exhortation to "rejoice" serves as a powerful conclusion to the verse, reinforcing the call to live a life marked by joy. This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is deeply connected to the hope and assurance found in Christ's promises. The imperative to rejoice is not just a personal encouragement but a communal one, urging the Philippian church to collectively embody this joy as a testimony to the world. Theologically, this joy anticipates the ultimate joy believers will experience in the presence of God, as seen in prophetic visions of the future kingdom (<a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison, yet expressing joy and encouraging others to rejoice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was the first European church founded by Paul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philippian_church.htm">The Philippian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, known for their generosity and partnership in the gospel with Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a></b><br>The context from which Paul writes, highlighting the power of his exhortation to rejoice despite his circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_command.htm">Joy as a Command</a></b><br>Paul’s repetition of the command to rejoice underscores its importance. Joy is not merely an emotion but a deliberate choice and act of obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Lord</a></b><br>The source of true joy is found in the Lord, not in circumstances. This joy is rooted in our relationship with Christ and His unchanging nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_adversity.htm">Joy in Adversity</a></b><br>Paul’s imprisonment serves as a powerful example that joy is possible even in suffering. Believers are called to find joy in the Lord regardless of their situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repetition_for_emphasis.htm">Repetition for Emphasis</a></b><br>Paul’s repetition ("I will say it again: Rejoice!") highlights the necessity of joy in the Christian life, suggesting that it should be a defining characteristic of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_joy.htm">Community of Joy</a></b><br>The call to rejoice is given to the community, suggesting that joy is both personal and communal, and that believers should encourage one another in this practice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_find_joy_in_the_lord_always.htm">How can we find joy in the Lord always?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_always_rejoice.htm">What does it mean to always rejoice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_christians_seen_as_grumpy.htm">Why are many Christians often perceived as grumpy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_bible_verses_say_on_abundance.htm">How can we find joy in the Lord always?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4-7) St. Paul returns once more to the exhortation to joy so characteristic of this Epistle. But it is a joy in the sense of the Lord's being at hand. Hence it turns at once to thanksgiving and prayer, and finally is calmed and deepened into peace.<p>(4) <span class= "bld">Rejoice in the Lord . . . and again I say, Rejoice.</span>--The original word is the word always used in classical Greek (see the corresponding word in Latin) for "farewell" (<span class= "ital">i.e., "</span>Joy be with you!"), and this verse is obviously a resumption of <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm" title="Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.">Philippians 3:1</a>, after the digression of warning. But the emphasis laid on it here, coupled with the constant references to joy in the Epistle, show that St. Paul designed to call attention to its strict meaning, and to enforce, again and again, the Christian duty of joy. It is, of course, a "joy in the Lord:" for only in the Lord is joy possible to any thoughtful mind or feeling heart in such a world as this.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say</span>, Rejoice; rather, as R.V., <span class="accented">again I will say.</span> St. Paul returns to the key-note of the Epistle, Christian joy. He writes again the same things (see <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a>); he will say it again, he. never wearies of repeating that holy joy is a chief Christian duty. Rejoice in the Lord; in his presence, in communion with him, and that always; for he who rejoices in the Lord, as Chrysostom says, always rejoices, even in affliction: "Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing" (<a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Rejoice</span><br /><span class="grk">Χαίρετε</span> <span class="translit">(Chairete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">always.</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντοτε</span> <span class="translit">(pantote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> </span><span class="str2">Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will say [it]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐρῶ</span> <span class="translit">(erō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again:</span><br /><span class="grk">πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rejoice!</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρετε</span> <span class="translit">(chairete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always! 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