Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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

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

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

8 Finally, 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.

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Daniel 3:16

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

Matthew 6:25

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?

Matthew 6:26

Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Matthew 6:27

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Matthew 6:28

And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.

Matthew 6:29

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Matthew 6:30

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Matthew 6:31

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

Matthew 6:32

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 10:19

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.

Matthew 13:22

The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Luke 10:41

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

Luke 12:29

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

1 Corinthians 7:21

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 7:32

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.

1 Peter 5:7

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

Genesis 32:7

In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.

Genesis 32:8

He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”

Genesis 32:9

Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’

Genesis 32:10

I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.

Genesis 32:11

Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.

Genesis 32:12

But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’”

1 Samuel 1:15

“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman oppressed in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.

1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 32:20

In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,

2 Chronicles 33:12

And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.

2 Chronicles 33:13

And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.

Psalms 34:5

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

Psalms 34:6

This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Psalms 34:7

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Psalms 51:15

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

Psalms 55:17

Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Psalms 55:22

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

Psalms 62:8

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

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 3:6

in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 16:3

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

Jeremiah 33:3

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

Matthew 7:7

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Matthew 7:8

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Luke 18:7

Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?

Luke 12:22

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

Jude 1:21

keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

1 Samuel 7:12

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.”

2 Corinthians 1:11

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.

Ephesians 5:20

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

Colossians 3:15

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

Colossians 3:17

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.

Proverbs 15:8

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

Song of Solomon 2:14

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.

Matthew 6:8

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