Advent · Third Sunday in Advent · Year C
Philippians 4:4-7
Exhortations
December 12, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)
Fresh Plea for Unity Two members of the church are begged by name to reach a common mind as fellow Christians, and another of Paul’s co-workers is urged to help them in this regard.
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Commentary
Philippians 4:4-7 Working Preacher
The Lutheran home voice on this exact Advent 3 Epistle passage.
Philippians 4 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on rejoicing, gentleness, and the peace that guards the heart.
Classic commentaries on Philippians 4:4 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, and other historic commentators on this verse.
Philippians 4, Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on Paul's call to rejoicing and freedom from anxiety.
Background & Word Study
Philippians 4 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of Philippians 4 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
Philippians BibleProject
An animated overview of Paul's letter of joy and partnership in the gospel.
Philippians Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary introduction to Paul's letter from prison to a beloved church.
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
What is the peace that guards the heart?
Paul tells the Philippians to pray rather than worry, and “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (4:6–7). He ends with a call to fill the mind with what is true and lovely.
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