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Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice!

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Joy;   Thompson Chain Reference - Joy-Sorrow;   Paul;   Rejoicing;   The Topic Concordance - Rejoice;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Conduct, Christian;   Joy;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Joy;   Sorrow;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Fruit of the Spirit;   Paul the Apostle;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Joy;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Brothers;   Joy;   Philippians;   Wrath, Wrath of God;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Joy;   Perfection;   Philippians, Epistle to;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Cheerfulness ;   Joy;   Perseverance;   Philippians Epistle to the;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - In the Lord;   Joy;   Papyrus;   Philippians, the Epistle to;   Text and Manuscripts of the New Testament;  

Devotionals:

- Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life - Devotion for December 26;   Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for November 30;   Every Day Light - Devotion for December 12;  

Parallel Translations

New American Standard Bible (1995)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Legacy Standard Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Simplified Cowboy Version
Keep your chins up! Celebrate God every single day for what he has done for you. I'll say it again, get glad about what you've got!
Bible in Basic English
Be glad in the Lord at all times: again I say, Be glad.
Darby Translation
Rejoice in [the] Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Christian Standard Bible®
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
Weymouth's New Testament
Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.
King James Version (1611)
Reioyce in the Lord alway: and againe I say, Reioyce.
Literal Translation
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, Rejoice!
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Reioyce in the LORDE allwaye, & agayne I saye, Reioyse.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Rejoice in the Lord alway: I say it again, rejoice.
THE MESSAGE
Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you're on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!
Amplified Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!
American Standard Version
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Revised Standard Version
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Reioyce in the Lorde alwaye and agayne I saye reioyce.
Update Bible Version
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Webster's Bible Translation
Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Young's Literal Translation
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice;
New Century Version
Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.
New English Translation
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
Berean Standard Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Contemporary English Version
Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad.
Complete Jewish Bible
Rejoice in union with the Lord always! I will say it again: rejoice!
English Standard Version
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Reioyce in the Lorde alway, againe I say, reioyce.
George Lamsa Translation
Rejoice in our LORD alway; and again I say, Rejoice.
Hebrew Names Version
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice!
International Standard Version
Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!Romans 12:12; Philippians 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; 1 Peter 4:13;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Rejoice in our Lord in all time, and again I say, Rejoice.
Murdock Translation
Rejoice ye in our Lord, at all times; and again I say, Rejoice.
New King James Version
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
New Living Translation
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
New Life Bible
Be full of joy always because you belong to the Lord. Again I say, be full of joy!
English Revised Version
Rejoice in the Lord alway: again I will say, Rejoice.
New Revised Standard
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I will say - rejoice!
Douay-Rheims Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
King James Version
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Lexham English Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Reioyce in the Lorde alway, and agayne I say reioyce.
Easy-to-Read Version
Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.
New American Standard Bible
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Good News Translation
May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice!
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Ioye ye in the Lord euere more; eft Y seie, ioye ye.

Contextual Overview

1 Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord. 3 Yes, I beg you also, true yoke-fellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice! 5 Let your mildness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. 9 The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Rejoice: Philippians 3:1, Romans 12:12

alway: Psalms 34:1, Psalms 34:2, Psalms 145:1, Psalms 145:2, Psalms 146:2, Matthew 5:12, Acts 5:41, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:2, Romans 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 4:13

again: Philippians 3:1, 2 Corinthians 13:1, 2 Corinthians 13:2, Galatians 1:8

Reciprocal: Leviticus 10:19 - should Leviticus 23:40 - rejoice Deuteronomy 12:7 - ye shall Deuteronomy 16:11 - General Deuteronomy 26:11 - rejoice Deuteronomy 27:7 - rejoice 1 Samuel 2:1 - My heart 1 Kings 8:66 - joyful 1 Chronicles 15:25 - with joy 2 Chronicles 6:41 - thy saints 2 Chronicles 7:10 - glad 2 Chronicles 29:30 - they sang 2 Chronicles 30:21 - great gladness Ezra 6:16 - with joy Nehemiah 12:27 - gladness Psalms 9:2 - I will be Psalms 32:11 - Be glad Psalms 33:1 - Rejoice Psalms 64:10 - righteous Psalms 89:16 - name Psalms 90:14 - that we Psalms 97:12 - Rejoice Psalms 100:2 - Serve Psalms 104:34 - I will be Ecclesiastes 3:12 - but Ecclesiastes 3:22 - nothing Song of Solomon 1:4 - we will be Isaiah 9:3 - they joy Isaiah 29:19 - rejoice Isaiah 58:14 - delight Isaiah 61:10 - will greatly Joel 2:23 - rejoice Habakkuk 3:18 - I will rejoice Zechariah 2:10 - and rejoice Zechariah 10:7 - their heart Luke 1:46 - General Acts 8:39 - and he Acts 16:34 - and rejoiced Romans 5:11 - but we Romans 14:17 - peace 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful 2 Corinthians 13:11 - farewell Galatians 1:9 - so Galatians 5:22 - love Philippians 1:26 - General Philippians 2:18 - do 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly 1 Peter 1:8 - believing

Cross-References

Genesis 4:16
Cain went out from Yahweh's presence, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.
Genesis 4:17
Cain knew his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Enoch. He built a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
Genesis 4:19
Lamech took two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
Genesis 4:20
Adah gave birth to Jabal, who was the father of those who dwell in tents and have cattle.
Genesis 15:17
It came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
Exodus 13:12
that you shall set apart to Yahweh all that opens the womb, and every firstborn which you have that comes from an animal. The males shall be Yahweh's.
Leviticus 9:24
There came forth fire from before Yahweh, and consumed the burnt offering and the fat upon the altar: and when all the people saw it, they shouted, and fell on their faces.
Numbers 16:35
Fire came forth from Yahweh, and devoured the two hundred fifty men who offered the incense.
Numbers 18:12
All the best of the oil, and all the best of the vintage, and of the grain, the first fruits of them which they give to Yahweh, to you have I given them.
Numbers 18:17
But the firstborn of a cow, or the firstborn of a sheep, or the firstborn of a goat, you shall not redeem; they are holy: you shall sprinkle their blood on the altar, and shall burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savor to Yahweh.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Rejoice in the Lord alway,.... This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; :-; with this addition "alway"; for there is always cause and matter for rejoicing in Christ, even in times of affliction, distress, and persecution; since he is always the same; his grace is always sufficient; his blood has a continual virtue in it, and always speaks for peace and pardon; his righteousness is an everlasting one, and so is his salvation, and such is his love; though some join this word with what follows,

[and] again, I say, rejoice; this is what was continually inculcated by him, as being of great importance and use for the comfort of believers, and the honour of Christ.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Rejoice in the Lord alway - see the notes at Philippians 3:1. It is the privilege of Christians to do this, not at certain periods and at distant intervals, but at all times they may rejoice that there is a God and Saviour; they may rejoice in the character, law, and government of God - in his promises, and in communion with him. The Christian, therefore, may be, and should be, always a happy man. If everything else changes, yet the Lord does not change; if the sources of all other joy are dried up, yet this is not; and there is not a moment of a Christian’s life in which he may not find joy in the character, law, and promises of God.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Philippians 4:4. Rejoice in the Lord alway — Be continually happy; but this happiness you can find only in the Lord. Genuine happiness is spiritual; as it can only come from God, so it infallibly tends to him. The apostle repeats the exhortation, to show, not only his earnestness, but also that it was God's will that it should be so, and that it was their duty as well as interest.


 
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