Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
do	ἰσχύω ischuō	G2480	to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively) · verb — present active indicative, 1st person singular
things	πάντα panta	G3956	all · adjective — accusative plural neuter
through	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
Christ	Χριστῷ. Christō	G5547	anointed · noun — dative singular masculine, a title
which	τῷ tō	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — dative singular masculine
strengtheneth	ἐνδυναμοῦντί endunamounti	G1743	to empower · verb — present active participle, dative singular masculine
me	με me	G3165	me · personal pronoun — 1st person accusative singular

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Cross-references

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee…
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory…
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
2 Corinthians 3:4-5 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:10-19

In these verses we have the thankful grateful acknowledgment which the apostle makes of the kindness of the Philippians in sending him a present for his support, now that he was a prisoner at Rome. And here, I. He takes occasion to acknowledge their former kindnesses to him, and to make mention of them, Phi 4:15, Phi 4:16. Paul had a grateful spirit; for, though what his friends did for him was nothing in comparison of what he deserved from them and the obligations he had laid upon them, yet he speaks of their kindness as if it had been a piece of generous charity, when it was really far short of a just debt. If they had each of them contributed half their estates to him, they had not given…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 4:13

I can do all things--Greek, "I have strength for all things"; not merely "how to be abased and how to abound." After special instances he declares his universal power--how triumphantly, yet how humbly! [MEYER]. through Christ which strengtheneth me--The oldest manuscripts omit "Christ"; then translate, "In Him who giveth me power," that is, by virtue of my living union and identification with Him, who is my strength (Gal 2:20). Compare Ti1 1:12, whence probably, "Christ" was inserted here by transcribers.

Adam Clarke on Philippians 4:13

I can do all things - It was not a habit which he had acquired by frequent exercise, it was a disposition which he had by grace; and he was enabled to do all by the power of an indwelling Christ. Through Him who strengtheneth me is the reading of some of the best MSS., versions, and fathers; the word Χριστῳ, Christ, being omitted.

John Gill on Philippians 4:13

I can do all things,.... Which must not be understood in the greatest latitude, and without any limitation; for the apostle was not omnipotent, either in himself, or by the power of Christ; nor could he do all things that Christ could do; but it must be restrained to the subject matter treated of: the sense is, that he could be content in every state, and could know how to behave himself in adversity and prosperity, amidst both poverty and plenty; yea, it may be extended to all the duties incumbent on him both as a Christian and as an apostle, as to exercise a conscience void of offence towards God and men; to take the care of all the churches; to labour more abundantly than others in preach…

The Church Fathers

But since boasting might seem to have a place here, see how quickly he checks up, and says, "I can do all things in Christ that strengtheneth me." The success is not mine own, but His who has given me strength.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Philippians 15

I give you these instructions, beloved, assured that ye also hold the same opinions [as I do]. But I guard you beforehand from those beasts in the shape of men, whom you must not only not receive, but, if it be possible, not even meet with; only you must pray to God for them, if by any means they may be brought to repentance, which, however, will be very difficult. Yet Jesus Christ, who is our true life, has the power of [effecting] this. But if these things were done by our Lord only in appearance, then am I also only in appearance bound. And why have I also surrendered myself to death, to fire, to the sword, to the wild beasts? But, [in fact, ] he who is near to the sword is near to God; he that is among the wild beasts is in company with God; provided only he be so m the name of Jesus Christ. I undergo all these things that I may suffer together with Him, He who became a perfect man inwardly strengthening me.
— Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans

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Dictionary and topics

Epaphroditus — Fair, graceful; belonging to Aphrodite or Venus the messenger who came from Phillipi to the apostle when he was a prisoner at Rome (Phil. 2:25-30; 4:10-18). Paul mentions him in words of esteem and…
Humility — A prominent Christian grace (Rom. 12:3; 15:17, 18; 1 Cor. 3:5-7; 2 Cor. 3:5; Phil. 4:11-13). It is a state of mind well pleasing to God (1 Pet. 3:4); it preserves the soul in tranquillity (Ps. 69:32,…
Providence — Literally means foresight, but is generally used to denote God’s preserving and governing all things by means of second causes (Ps. 18:35; 63:8; Acts 17:28; Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:3). God’s providence…
Beneficence · 18:5,7-9; — 18:5,7-9;
Philippi · Contributes to the maintenance of Paul — Contributes to the maintenance of Paul
Power · .Strengthened by — .Strengthened by
Power Of Christ, The · Saints: Strengthened by — Saints: Strengthened by
Resignation · 12:12; — 12:12;
Righteousness · 2:17;7:10,11;9:10;10:5;13:5; — 2:17;7:10,11;9:10;10:5;13:5;

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Philippians 4:13

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:10-19

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 4:13

Adam Clarke on Philippians 4:13

John Gill on Philippians 4:13

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Philippians 4:13

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:10-19

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 4:13

Adam Clarke on Philippians 4:13

John Gill on Philippians 4:13

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Philippians 4:10-14

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Philippians 4:13