Philippians 4:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

With thanksgiving,— When St. Paul directs them to join thanksgiving with prayer and supplication, in their suffering condition, he appears to have the same design before noticed; namely, to divert them from the frightful view of persecution, and to put them in mind, as he does ch. Philippians 1:29-30 that their being called hereunto was a gracious gift, for which they ought to be thankful. Instead of, be careful for nothing, it would be more proper to read, with Dr. Heylin, be solicitous for nothing; "Whatever your danger or wants may be, do not distract yourselves with an anxious care about them."