Philippians 4:4 cpdv — Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice. "

— Philippians 4:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 4 — Context

1

And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved.

2

I ask Euodia, and I beg Syntyche, to have the same understanding in the Lord.

3

And I also ask you, as my genuine companion, to assist those women who have labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement and the rest of my assistants, whose names are in the Book of Life.

4

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.

5

Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is near.

6

Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.

7

And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 4:4 say?
Philippians 4:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice. ”
Where is Philippians 4:4 in the Bible?
Philippians 4:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 4.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 4:4.
What translation should I read Philippians 4:4 in?
Philippians 4:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 4:4?
Philippians 4:4 reads (CPDV): “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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