Time after Pentecost · Thanksgiving Day (USA) · Year C
Philippians 4:6-20
Exhortations
November 23, 2028
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 Commentary: Peace and Joy in All Circumstances Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse walkthrough of Paul's teaching on anxiety, contentment, and provision.
Philippians 4:6 Commentary Precept Austin
An inductive-study commentary on prayer with thanksgiving replacing anxiety.
Philippians 4:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentary excerpts gathered for this verse.
Philippians 4 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Albert Barnes' close exegetical notes on the chapter.
Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7 Working Preacher
A reading of Paul's thanksgiving-soaked prayer, covering the heart of this Thanksgiving text.
Philippians 4:4-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching-focused reading of thanksgiving replacing anxiety.
Background & Word Study
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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