Stilling Waves Bible Philippians 4

Philippians 4:4 KJV

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.King James Version
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The same verse in modern English

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”Philippians 4:4, World English Bible (WEB)

Philippians 4:4 in the WEB, with its own quiet pause

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Paul writes as a prisoner, and just before this he pleads with two women in the church, Euodia and Syntyche, to agree. So the call to rejoice is not addressed to people with easy lives. Its anchor is “in the Lord,” not in circumstances, and Paul says it twice, as if expecting a doubtful look. The KJV's “alway” is simply an older spelling. Find one reason in the Lord to rejoice right now, and speak it aloud.

From Philippians 4

Instead of carrying worry alone, turn each anxious thought into a request with thanks attached. Then dwell for a while on whatever is lovely, and let peace stand guard.

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