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Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian church between the repeated command to rejoice and the instruction to replace anxiety with prayer.
The words — ἐπιεικὲς (epieikes) describes a fair, considerate disposition, and γνωσθήτω (gnōsthētō) is a passive imperative meaning "let it be made known" or "become apparent."
The thread — The declaration "The Lord is near" matches James 5:8, while the command for visible courtesy to everyone parallels Titus 3:2 and directly addresses the worry theme in Matthew 6:25.
Why it lands — The text commands believers to make their considerate conduct visible to everyone as a practical response to Christ's imminent presence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Cross-references
- James 5:8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
- Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
- Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
- Hebrews 10:37 For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
- Revelation 22:7 “Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
- Hebrews 10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
- 1 Corinthians 8:13 Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
- 2 Peter 3:8 Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.