4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 6 Do not 4:6 I.e., have anxietybe anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all 4:7 Lit mindcomprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is 4:8 Or lovable and graciouslovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.