Philippians 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:9 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:9 — KJV
“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”
— Philippians 4:9 (KJV)
Philippians 4:9 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 4:9
“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:9: those, things, heard
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:9: things, heard, seen
“For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:9: those, things, heard
“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:9: things, heard, god
“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:9: those, things, both
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