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Philippians 4:13 — King James Version← Study notes

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.


Philippians 4:13Greek Interlinear

Greek · Philippians 4:136 words
GreekMeaning
πάνταpanta
For all thingsadjectiveG3956
ἰσχύωischyō
I have strengthverbG2480
ἐνen
inprepositionG1722
τῷ
the OnearticleG3588
ἐνδυναμοῦντίendynamounti
strengtheningverbG1743
μεme
IpronounG1473
Greek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.

Church Fathers on Philippians 4:13

I have ofttimes said, that almsgiving has been introduced not for the sake of the receivers, but of the givers, for the latter are they which make the greatest gain. And this Paul shows here also. In what way? The Philippians had sent him somewhat, after a long time, and had committed the same to Epaphroditus. See then, how when he is about to send Epaphroditus as the bearer of this Epistle, he praises them, and shows that this action was for the need, not of the receiver,…

Chrysostom · 4th century · Homily 15 on Philippians
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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Aisha MbekiNote3mo ago
I Can Do All Things Through Christ
This verse is on every motivational poster in every athlete's locker room, and it makes me cringe. It's basically been turned into 'try harder with God's help.' Like God is your hype man making you st...
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