Philippians · Chapter 4 · Peace
Philippians 4:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
Peace that does not depend on circumstance.
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WEB · World English Bible
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
KJV · King James Version
"And2532 the peace1515 of God2316, which3588 passeth5242 all3956 understanding3563, shall keep5432 your5216 hearts2588 and2532 minds5216 3540 through1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses passeth, shall, keep, minds, while the WEB renders these as surpasses, will, guard, thoughts. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Philippians 4:7 in Philippians 4
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Philippians 4:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Philippians 4. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
- v.6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- v.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- v.8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
- v.9 The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Book background
About the Book of Philippians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 61–62 AD
- Audience
- The church at Philippi — Paul's most affectionate relationship
- Chapters
- 4
Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. It contains the great Christ-hymn (2:5-11) describing his self-emptying and exaltation, the call to rejoice always (4:4), the secret of contentment "in any and every situation" (4:11-13), and the assurance that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion" (1:6).
Setting: Written from Roman imprisonment.
Key themes: joy · humility · partnership · contentment · Christ
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:7 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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And the peace of God
ATPOG
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which surpasses all understanding
WSAU
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will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
WGYHAY
Frequently asked
FAQ about Philippians 4:7
What does Philippians 4:7 say?
Philippians 4:7 reads: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." — from the New Testament, Philippians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Philippians 4:7 in?
Philippians 4:7 is in the book of Philippians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 61–62 AD. Philippians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Philippi — Paul's most affectionate relationship. Best known for "I can do all things through Christ" and the Christ-hymn (2:5-11).
What is Philippians 4:7 about?
Philippians 4:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace, with related themes including Anxiety. Within Philippians, Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Philippians 4:7 in WEB and KJV?
Philippians 4:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And2532 the peace1515 of God2316, which3588 passeth5242 all3956 understanding3563, shall keep5432 your5216 hearts2588 and2532 minds5216 3540 through1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Philippians 4:7?
Philippians 4:7 is 19 words in the WEB translation (114 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.
How can I memorise Philippians 4:7?
To memorise Philippians 4:7, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Philippians 4:7 matter in Philippians?
Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. It contains the great Christ-hymn (2:5-11) describing his self-emptying and exaltation, the call to rejoice always (4:4), the secret of contentment "in any and every situation" (4:11-13), and the assurance that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion" (1:6). Philippians 4:7 sits within this larger story — Philippians as a whole emphasises joy, humility, partnership.
How can I apply Philippians 4:7 today?
Many readers use Philippians 4:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Philippians 4:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Psalms 23:4
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Matthew 11:28
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
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Philippians 4:6-7
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Psalm 23:1
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Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a latter end.”
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Psalms 46:1
“For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
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Psalms 46:10
““Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.””
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John 16:33
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.””
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