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In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In nothing be anxious (μηδεν μεριμνατε). Present imperative in prohibition, "stop being anxious." See μη μεριμνατε in Mt 6:31.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be careful for nothing. That is, do not be anxious or overly concerned about the things of the present life. The word used here—merimn…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be careful for nothing.—This is an exact repetition of our Lord’s command, “Take no thought” ([Reference Matthew…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing;

This is not a good translation of the original. It does not convey the sense of the Gr…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Third, believers should be prayerful instead of “anxious” (GK 3534). This verb can mean “to be concerned about” in a proper Christian sense (cf. 2:…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But in all things—Paul uses the singular number here, but in the neuter gender; the expression, therefore, is equivalent to omni negot…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Be careful for nothing This must be understood not in the most extensive sense, but with a limitation and restriction. Th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let believers be of one mind and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their a istance, he knew how comfortable it woul…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the apostle proposed examples for the Philippians to follow. Here, in a moral exhortation, he shows how they should conduct themselves.…

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