“Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen — the doxology (doxa) is brief, ascribing eternal honor to God. 'Forever and ever' (eis tous aiōnas tōn aiōnōn) is hyperbolic infinity. The 'Amen' (so be it) seals the prayer. The letter climaxes in worship, the ultimate response to God's grace.
Church Fathers on Philippians 4:20
“Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” For the glory of which he speaks belongs not only to the Son, but to the Father too, for when the Son is glorified, then is the Father also. For when he said, This is done to the glory of Christ, lest any one should suppose that it is to His glory alone, he continued, “Unto our God and Father be the glory,” that glory which is paid to the Son.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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