Bible word study lesson

Philippians 4:6 does not say "be careful"

Lesson 1: The mind pulled apart · 14:58 · 2026-08-31 · King James Version

Four roots on anxiety and trust. "Be careful for nothing" is not an instruction to be cautious — the Greek is merimnao, to be pulled apart, and the King James "careful" meant full of care. Then the Hebrew for trust, the verse that says all things work together, and what walking by faith actually asks.

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Chapters

  1. 0:41Root 1 - Be anxious for nothing; pray instead
  2. 4:38Root 2 - Trust the LORD with all your heart
  3. 8:17Root 3 - All things work together for good
  4. 11:54Root 77 - Walk by faith, not by sight
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