Philippians 4:7

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“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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When we bring our requests to God in prayer, he gives a peace beyond human understanding that guards our hearts and minds in Christ.

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“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

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“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

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“and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 4:7 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 6:26may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
  2. Nehemiah 8:10Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
  3. Job 22:21Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
  4. Job 34:29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
  5. Psalms 29:11The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
  6. Psalms 85:8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
  7. Proverbs 2:11Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
  8. Proverbs 4:6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
  9. Proverbs 6:22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
  10. Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
  11. Isaiah 26:12O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
  12. Isaiah 45:7I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.
  13. Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.
  14. Isaiah 48:22“There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”
  15. Isaiah 55:11so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.
  16. Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
  17. Jeremiah 33:6Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.
  18. Luke 1:79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
  19. Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
  20. John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
  21. John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
  22. Romans 1:7To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  23. Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
  24. Romans 8:6The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

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