American Standard Version (ASV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! [Ps. 37:4.]
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Philippians 4:4 Be glad in the Lord always! Again I say, be glad!
English Standard Version (ESV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Philippians 4:4 May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice!
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Philippians 4:4 Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful!
King James Version (KJV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
New Century Version (NCV) – Philippians 4:4 Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.
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New International Version (NIV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
New King James Version (NKJV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
New Living Translation (NLT) – Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Philippians 4:4 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him!
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice;
Reflection
This verse is part of a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in the city of Philippi. Paul was writing from prison, but even in his difficult circumstances, he encouraged the Philippians to rejoice.
The word “rejoice” in this verse means to be glad or to be full of joy. Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice “in the Lord,” which means that their joy should come from their relationship with Jesus Christ.
The repetition of the phrase “Rejoice!” emphasizes the importance of joy in the life of a Christian. It also suggests that joy is not just a fleeting emotion, but rather a state of being that should be cultivated and maintained.
Overall, Philippians 4:4 is a call to Christians to find their joy in the Lord and to make rejoicing a constant and intentional part of their lives.
