Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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What this verse means

God's peace surpasses understanding — it can guard you even when nothing makes sense.

A short prayer

Lord, let Your peace — bigger than my understanding — stand guard over my heart today.

Read in context — Philippians 4

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

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

7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

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