Commentary on the Epistle to the Philippians · John Calvin

018 - Verses 4-9

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"We are not made of iron," says Calvin, but can find solace by disburdening our cares in the bosom of God.
This episode is a reading and exposition of John Calvin's 16th-century commentary on Philippians 4:4-9. It focuses on Paul's commands to rejoice always, be moderate, avoid anxiety through prayer, and think on virtuous things, with Calvin explaining the historical context and theological significance of each verse.

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A lucid, severe reading of joy, prayer, and peace under pressure.

Philippians 4:4-9 is handled as an exhortation for troubled times rather than a slogan for calm. Calvin threads rejoicing, moderation, prayer, and moral discernment into one line of teaching for believers under pressure, and that through-line stays clear.

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When Philippians turns to rejoicing under pressure, this is the reading to press play on.

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