⁵ Let everyone see that you are ·gentle [kind; considerate; patient]. The Lord is ·coming soon [or close at hand; ^Lnear]. ⁶ Do not ·worry [be anxious] about anything, but pray and ·ask God for everything you need [or make your requests known to God], always giving thanks. ⁷ And God’s peace, which ·is so great we cannot understand it [transcends/surpasses all comprehension], will ·keep [guard] your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.