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Anxious vs. Careless
Commentators widely agree that the command to 'be anxious for nothing' is not a call for carelessness or apathy. Rather, it's a command to stop fretful, paralyzing worry. As Charles Spurgeon notes, you are still meant to be 'careful,' but not 'care-full.' The goal is to reject the anxiety that stems from self-reliance and instead trust in God's provision.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 4:6
In nothing be anxious (μηδεν μεριμνατε). Present imperative in prohibition, "stop being anxious." See μη μεριμνατε in Mt 6:31.
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Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
Be careful for nothing.—This is an exact repetition of our Lord’s command, “Take no thought” ([Reference Matthew…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Philippians 4:6
19th Century
Preacher
Be careful—
That is, be anxious—
For nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your req…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 4:6
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
On Philippians 4:6
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Philippians 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
Be careful for nothing This must be understood not in the most extensive sense, but with a limitation and restriction. Th…
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 4:2–9
17th Century
Minister
Let believers be of one mind and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it wou…