Philippians 4:13
11 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
12 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
15 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- KJV
- I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
- WEB
- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
- ASV
- I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
- DARBY
- I have strength for all things in him that gives me power.
- BLB
- I have strength [for] all things in the One empowering me.
- ÅB
- jeg formår alt i ham som gjør meg sterk.
- OTB
- Jeg kan gjøre alt gjennom Ham som gir meg styrke.
- B1930
- jeg formår alt i ham som gjør mig sterk.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Short explanation
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” In context it is about managing both having little and having much. It is a verse about endurance and contentment, not about everything being possible.
Context: Paul thanks the church for a gift and tells them he has learned to be content.
See also: Philippians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Cross references
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Read in contextEphesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Read in contextColossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
Read in contextIsaiah 40:29–31
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
Read in contextEphesians 3:16
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
Read in contextJohn 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Read in context2 Corinthians 3:4–5
Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.
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