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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.(A) Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.(B)

(C)Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.[a]

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  1. 4:8 The language employs terms from Roman Stoic thought.

Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B) And the peace of God,(C) which transcends all understanding,(D) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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