Bible Strands
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippians, likely from imprisonment, sandwiching this promise between a command against anxiety (4:6) and a command on what to think (4:8).
The words — ὑπερέχουσα (huperechousa), "surpassing," is a present participle: the peace is not a one-time event but continuously exceeds comprehension.
The thread — Jesus distinguishes his peace from the world's in John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3 ties perfect peace to a steadfast mind that trusts; 2 Thessalonians 3:16 echoes the same source and scope.
Why it lands — The verse does not ask the reader to feel calm; it asserts that God's peace actively guards, and the precondition is the one stated in the preceding verse: prayer with thanksgiving, not the absence of trouble.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Cross-references
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- Psalms 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
- John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Romans 8:6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
- Job 22:21 Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.