Philippians 4:6 web — In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to…

World English Bible

"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

— Philippians 4:6, World English Bible

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Philippians 4 — Context

3

Yes, I beg you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

4

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice!

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Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

6

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

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

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Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

9

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 4:6 say?
Philippians 4:6 in the World English Bible reads: “In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Where is Philippians 4:6 in the Bible?
Philippians 4:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 6.
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 4:6.
What translation should I read Philippians 4:6 in?
Philippians 4:6 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 4:6?
Philippians 4:6 reads (WEB): “In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” 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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