Philippians
“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
Philippians 4:6 (KJV) speaks to anxiety, worry, and prayer — words set in Philippians, Paul's letter of joy from prison. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 6:34“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?”
Matthew 6:25“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“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.”
Luke 12:22“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22
Common questions
What does Philippians 4:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Philippians 4:6 reads: "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." The verse speaks to anxiety, worry, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Philippians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Philippians 4:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." is Philippians 4:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Philippians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Philippians 4:6?
Verses that sit beside Philippians 4:6 include 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:34, and Matthew 6:25. Reading them alongside Philippians 4:6 deepens the theme of anxiety.
How can I pray with Philippians 4:6?
Read Philippians 4:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.