I can do all things in christ who strengthens me

I’m glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you’re again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever quit praying and thinking about me. You just had no chance to show it. Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. I don’t mean that your help didn’t mean a lot to me—it did. It was a beautiful thing that you came alongside me in my troubles.

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Philippians 4:13 in Other Translations
Philippians 4:13 Meaning and Commentary
Philippians 4:13 In-Context
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What does Philippians 4.13 mean?
What quote is given to us in Philippians 4 13?
What does it mean by Philippians 4 19?
What is Philippians 3 13 saying?
What does Philippians 4 6 & 7 mean?

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13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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Philippians 4:13 in Other Translations

KJV

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

ESV

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

NLT

13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

MSG

13 Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.

CSB

13 I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 Meaning and Commentary

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 preaching the Gospel; and to bear all afflictions, reproaches, and persecutions for the sake of it; yea, he could willingly and cheerfully endure the most cruel and torturing death for the sake of Christ: all these things he could do, not in his own strength, for no man was more conscious of his own weakness than he was, or knew more of the impotency of human nature; and therefore always directed others to be strong in the Lord, and in, the power of his might, and in the grace that is in Christ, on which he himself always depended, and by which he did what he did; as he adds here, through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions leave out the word "Christ", and only read "him"; and so the Alexandrian copy and others; but intend Christ as those that express it: strength to perform duty and to bear sufferings is in Christ, and which he communicates to his people; he strengthens them with strength in their souls, internally, as the word here used signifies; by virtue of which they can do whatever he enjoins them or calls them to, though without him they can do nothing.

Philippians 4:13 In-Context

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.

15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;

Cross References 1

1. 2 Corinthians 12:9; Ephesians 3:16; Colossians 1:11; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:17

What does Philippians 4.13 mean?

In it, Paul says he has found the secret of being content in every situation and then goes on to say what it is. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” He is saying that his contentment in any situation is a result of Christ, who gives him the strength he needs, the strength to be content. ☺

What quote is given to us in Philippians 4 13?

THERE are many scripture readings people choose to live by and never forget, but one of the most well known bible verses that is often quoted is, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

What does it mean by Philippians 4 19?

This verse is a promise that God will never forsake those who seek Him. He will provide for our financial, physical, and spiritual needs. One special meaning in this verse also has to do with God's desire to reward us for our hard work.

What is Philippians 3 13 saying?

13. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

What does Philippians 4 6 & 7 mean?

Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” (Philippians 4:6-7, MSG).