Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” God guards your inner life with His calm when you pray.
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What does Philippians 4:7 mean?
The apostle Paul wrote Philippians from prison in Rome to the believers in Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia. Philippi was populated by many retired Roman soldiers who knew exactly what a military guard looked like. As Paul wraps up his letter in chapter 4, he explains what happens right after a believer hands every worry over to the Lord in thankful prayer.
What it means
This verse is the direct result of praying as described in Philippians 4:6. “And the peace of God” is the calm that belongs to God Himself, which He shares with His children. It “passeth all understanding” because it does not make sense on human terms. You can have this peace even when your circumstances are still messy and unresolved. The words “shall keep” translate a term used for a soldier standing guard over a city. God’s peace stands watch over “your hearts and minds” so that runaway feelings and anxious thoughts do not overrun you. All of this comes “through Christ Jesus” and our relationship with Him.
Living it out
Most people think peace only comes after every problem is fixed. Philippians 4:7 promises something better for the middle of the storm. After you pray through your worries, you do not have to figure out every tomorrow on your own. You can rest knowing God is standing guard over your thoughts and feelings today. You can wear the exact words of this promise on our Peace That Passeth design.
Frequently asked
How is Philippians 4:7 connected to verse 6? The word “And” ties them together. Verse 6 tells us to bring every request to God with thanksgiving, and verse 7 gives the promise of what God does in response.
Where else does Scripture promise peace for those who trust God? Isaiah 26:3 gives a very similar Old Testament promise about God keeping in perfect peace the person whose mind is stayed on Him.