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How to memorize Philippians 4:6–7

Philippians 4:6–7 is 2 verses. Learned a verse a day, a line at a time (5 lines in all), it takes about 3 days.

Paul writes from prison to a church he loves. Just before these verses he urges two leaders to make peace and tells everyone to rejoice. Verse 6 gives an instruction; verse 7 gives the result that follows it.

Philippians 4:6–7 in 5 lines

Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Learn a verse by adding one line at a time.

1. 4:6
   1. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
   2. by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
   3. present your requests to God.
2. 4:7
   1. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
   2. will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

How to memorize it, five minutes a day

1. One phrase at a time. Read the first phrase aloud twice. Cover it and say it. Uncover it and check every word.
2. Add the next phrase only when the first comes easily, then say the two together. Keep joining until the verse is whole.
3. Come back tomorrow and say it before you look. Rate yourself honestly: got it, needed help, or practise again.
4. Space the reviews. Each time you recall it without help, wait longer before the next review: a day, three days, a week, a month.
5. Say the whole passage once a week so the verses stay joined, not just memorized one by one.

King James Version

⁶Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.