Verse of the Day

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Philippians 4:9 NIV

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

English Standard Version

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me--practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

The Message

Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

New King James Version

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

New Living Translation

Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Philippians 4:2-9

(Read Philippians 4:2-9)

Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Let their enemies perceive how moderate they were as to outward things, and how composedly they suffered loss and hardships. The day of judgment will soon arrive, with full redemption to believers, and destruction to ungodly men. There is a care of diligence which is our duty, and agrees with a wise forecast and due concern; but there is a care of fear and distrust, which is sin and folly, and only perplexes and distracts the mind. As a remedy against perplexing care, constant prayer is recommended. Not only stated times for prayer, but in every thing by prayer. We must join thanksgivings with prayers and supplications; not only seek supplies of good, but own the mercies we have received. God needs not to be told our wants or desires; he knows them better than we do; but he will have us show that we value the mercy, and feel our dependence on him. The peace of God, the comfortable sense of being reconciled to God, and having a part in his favour, and the hope of the heavenly blessedness, are a greater good than can be fully expressed. This peace will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; it will keep us from sinning under troubles, and from sinking under them; keep us calm and with inward satisfaction. Believers are to get and to keep a good name; a name for good things with God and good men. We should walk in all the ways of virtue, and abide therein; then, whether our praise is of men or not, it will be of God. The apostle is for an example. His doctrine and life agreed together. The way to have the God of peace with us, is to keep close to our duty. All our privileges and salvation arise in the free mercy of God; yet the enjoyment of them depends on our sincere and holy conduct. These are works of God, pertaining to God, and to him only are they to be ascribed, and to no other, neither men, words, nor deeds.


Philippians 4:9 In-Context

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Wednesday, July 31

Psalm 105:4

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Tuesday, July 30

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Read all of Colossians 3 NIV

Monday, July 29

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things -- and the things that are not -- to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.

Read all of 1 Corinthians 1 NIV

Sunday, July 28

Romans 5:15

But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!

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Saturday, July 27

Mark 12:30

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."

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Friday, July 26

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Read all of Psalm 119 NIV

Thursday, July 25

Proverbs 3:34

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

Read all of Proverbs 3 NIV