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Jun 2, 2022 · Verse 5 of chapter 4, "The Lord is near," is a figure of speech Paul uses to encourage the church to live in anticipation of Christ's return. Verse 6 becomes a lesson about keeping our joy in the midst of difficulties. Paul clearly set the goal - "Do not be anxious about anything." Then, he explained what to do instead "in every situation."
In the New Testament, "care," in the sense of anxiety, is the meaning given to merimna, the condition of being drawn mentally in different directions, distraction of mind. "Care of the world" ( Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:19; Luke 8:14, "cares of this life," Luke 21:34 ); "care of all the churches" ( 2 Corinthians 11:28) ("anxiety," the Revised ...
Dec 7, 2023 · Supplication is a humble form of prayer, where individuals plead for help or favors from God. It is mentioned 60 times in the Bible and is often associated with deep entreaty and devotion. Supplication is encouraged as a means of praising God, casting worries upon Him, and seeking His guidance.
Dec 2, 2022 · The word “ peace ” in this passage comes from the Greek for “to join.”. Peace is the tranquility that arises from the pieces being put back together. The context of this passage is bringing two ethnic groups together who are both following Christ. The author’s point is that the peace — the joining — of believers to God in Christ ...
Jun 2, 2022 · Paul’s exhortation to “ not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God ” ( Phil. 4:6) sits within this ...
Matthew 13:22. ESV As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. NIV The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word ...
Feb 13, 2024 · The Bible has many teachings about anxiety, insecurity, and fear. It tells us that God has given us everything we need to combat these worries and points out the importance of trusting in Him. The Bible even provides a straightforward definition of anxiety, defined as “a care that weighs us down.”
