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Philippians 4:4–5

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Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18Rank 1 from verse 4
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    16Rejoice evermore.

    17Pray without ceasing.

    18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  2. Romans 12:12Rank 2 from verse 4
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  3. James 1:2–4Rank 3 from verse 4
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    2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

    3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

    4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

  4. Philippians 3:1Rank 4 from verse 4
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    1FINALLY, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

  5. Matthew 5:12Rank 5 from verse 4
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    12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

From verse 5

  1. James 5:8–9Rank 1 from verse 5
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    8Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

    9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

  2. Matthew 6:25Rank 2 from verse 5
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    25Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

  3. Titus 3:2Rank 3 from verse 5
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    2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

  4. Hebrews 10:37Rank 4 from verse 5
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    37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

  5. 1 Peter 4:7Rank 5 from verse 5
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    7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

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Philippians 4:4

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

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COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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Philippians 4:5

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let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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moderation

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Due measure, restraint, or calmness in conduct, without excess or violence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

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5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

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6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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