Philippians 4:6
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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Interpretation

Philippians 4:6 shows a thanksgiving known that is lived within concrete decisions—see "nothing" and "anxious". Let thanksgiving known when pressure tempts shortcuts—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Philippians—epistle/letter, highlighting thanksgiving known. Within ch. 4, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “nothing” and “anxious”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Philippians was received under the name of Paul. Academic consensus for Philippians tends toward: widely regarded as Pauline (possibly composite).. Scholars commonly date Philippians AD 60–62. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline (possibly composite).
Date:AD 60–62
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46