Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Bring every worry to God in thankful prayer.
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What does Philippians 4:6 mean?
Paul wrote this letter from captivity in Rome to his dear friends in the church at Philippi. Even though Paul was chained to Roman guards and facing an uncertain trial, his letter is full of joy. Meanwhile, the Philippian believers were dealing with outside opposition and some tension between members inside the church. Near the end of the letter, Paul gives them practical instructions for holding onto joy and stability under pressure.
What it means
In 1611 English, “Be careful for nothing” means do not be full of care or anxious about anything. Paul does not tell believers to simply ignore their problems. Instead, he gives the exact replacement for worry: “in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Nothing is too small or too big to bring up. “Prayer” is general conversation with God, while “supplication” means asking earnestly for specific needs. Doing this “with thanksgiving” reminds us how God has already helped us in the past, building our trust as we “let your requests be made known unto God.”
Living it out
When a hard bill arrives, a medical test is scheduled, or a family problem keeps you awake, the natural habit is to replay the worry in your head. This verse trains you to turn every anxious thought into a concrete prayer. You name the exact need before the Lord and thank Him for His care right in the middle of the stress. Our Prayed About It design prints this King James verse on tees, hoodies, and crewnecks as a daily prompt to pray instead of worry.
Frequently asked
What does “be careful for nothing” mean in the KJV? In older English, “careful” meant being full of anxious care or worry. It matches Jesus’ teaching on anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount. Compare Matthew 6:25.
Where else does the Bible talk about giving worries to God? A close match is 1 Peter 5:7, which teaches believers to cast their cares upon God because He cares for them.