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Berean Standard Bible

“Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.”

Philippians 4:5

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Study note

Near the end of the letter, Paul gives a series of short exhortations, telling the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord always and be of the same mind. He then instructs them about their conduct with others.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

King James Version (KJV)

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let your gentle behaviour be clear to all men. The Lord is near.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

let your forbearance be known to all men; the Lord is near;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Vuestra modestia sea conocida de todos los hombres. El Señor está cerca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Que todos se den cuenta de que ustedes son amables. El Señor viene pronto.

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