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Philippians 4:4
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Philippians 4:4 Meaning and Commentary
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway
This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; (See Gill on Philippians 3:1); with this addition "alway"; for there is always cause and matter for rejoicing in Christ, even in times of affliction, distress, and persecution; since he is always the same; his grace is always sufficient; his blood has a continual virtue in it, and always speaks for peace and pardon; his righteousness is an everlasting one, and so is his salvation, and such is his love; though some join this word with what follows, [and] again, I say, rejoice;
this is what was continually inculcated by him, as being of great importance and use for the comfort of believers, and the honour of Christ.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Philippians 4:4 In-Context
2
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
3
Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
5
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
6
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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