Philippians 4:6

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:7

Place all your anxious cares upon God [in prayer], because He genuinely cares about you.

Matthew 6:8

So, do not be like them, for your Father [already] knows what things you need, [even] before you ask Him.

Colossians 4:2

Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.

Ephesians 6:18

[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God’s holy people].

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether in [your] words or actions, do everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

Luke 12:22

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “So, I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will wear on your body.

Colossians 3:15

You should let the peace given by Christ rule in your hearts, since you people were called [to be at peace] in one body [i.e., the church]; and you should be thankful.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 10:41

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha; you are worried and bothered about [so] many things.

Luke 18:7

So, will God not grant justice to His elect [i.e., His people] who call out to Him [i.e., in prayer] day and night? Will He be slow in helping them?

Matthew 10:19

But when they turn you over [to them], do not worry about how to speak or what you should say. For you will be told [i.e., by God] what to say at the right time.

Luke 12:29

So, do not look [anxiously] for what you will eat, and what you will drink, and do not be [continually] worried [i.e., about such things].

2 Corinthians 1:11

as you cooperate by praying for us. Then, many people will give thanks [to God] on our behalf for the gift He has given to us through [your] many [prayers].

1 Corinthians 7:32

But I want you to be free from worry. The man who is not married is concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to please the Lord.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of everything [as far as your lives are concerned] is near, so be sensible, and sober [so as to be] prayerful.

Matthew 13:22

And the person who was sown among the thorns is the one who hears the message, but the anxieties of the world [i.e., of life] and the deceptiveness of [material] riches choke the message and he becomes unproductive.

1 Corinthians 7:21

Were you a slave when you were called? It should not matter to you [i.e., if you still are]. But if, indeed, you can become a free person, then use that freedom instead [i.e., for serving God].

Matthew 6:34

Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have enough to be worried about in itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

1 Timothy 2:1

First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: “Intercessions” probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people.

1 Timothy 5:5

Now the woman who is a true widow, and living all alone, has placed her hope in God and continues [to offer] special requests and prayers [for help (?)] night and day.