Philippians 4:4 KJV — MannaFest

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

KJV

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ASV

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

WEB

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

YLT

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice;

DBT

Rejoice in [the] Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

About this book

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Philippians — A prison letter dominated by joy. Four chapters move from partnership in the gospel through the humility of Christ to pressing on to contentment.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 61–62, from Roman imprisonment

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62 verses on the floor

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Rejoice evermore.
Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
James 1:2–4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

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Joy in God is a duty of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. If good men have not a continual feast, it is their own fault. We are here exhorted to candour and gentleness, and good temper towards our brethren: " Let your moderation be known to all men,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

(Isa 61:10.) alway--even amidst the afflictions now distressing you (Php 1:28-30). again--as he had already said, "Rejoice" (Php 3:1). Joy is the predominant feature of the Epistle. I say--Greek, rather, "I will say."

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

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The Fruit of the SpiritLocates joy "in the Lord," not circumstances — a command repeatable "always" because its source never changes.

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