Philippians 4:7 net — And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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"And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 4:7, NET Bible

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Philippians 4 — Context

4

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

5

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

6

Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.

7

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

8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

9

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

10

Appreciation for Support I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me.(Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)

Philippians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 4:7 say?
Philippians 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Where is Philippians 4:7 in the Bible?
Philippians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Philippians 4:7 in?
Philippians 4:7 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 4:7?
Philippians 4:7 reads (NET): “And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” 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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