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A Supernatural Gift
Commentators explain that this peace is a direct gift from God, not a feeling we generate ourselves. It is called the 'peace of God' because it originates with Him and is not dependent on favorable circumstances. It is a supernatural calm that exists even amidst turmoil, a reality that, as the verse says, 'passeth all understanding' for those who have not experienced it.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 4:7
18th Century
Theologian
And the peace of God. This refers to the peace that God gives. The peace particularly mentioned here is what is felt when we have no anxio…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 4:7
The peace of God (η ειρηνη του θεου). See in 2 Thessalonians 3:16 "the Lord of peace" (ο Κυριος της ειρηνης) and verse…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 4:7
19th Century
Bishop
The peace of God—that is (like the righteousness of God, the life of God), the peace which God gives to every so…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Philippians 4:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever thi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 4:7
Paul attaches to this classic exhortation to pray the beautiful promise that when we turn from anxiety to prayer and thanksgiving, God will give us…
John Calvin
On Philippians 4:7
16th Century
Theologian
And the peace of God Some, by turning the future tense into the optative mood, convert this statement into a prayer, but this is without p…
John Gill
On Philippians 4:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the peace of God which passes all understanding
Not that peace which God calls his people to among themselves in …
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…