Bible Strands
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian church from imprisonment, immediately following his declaration that he has learned contentment in both abundance and need. He addresses their recent financial support before closing his letter.
The words — The Greek ἐνδυναμοῦντί (endunamounti) means "strengthening," and πᾶντα (panta) translates to "all things."
The thread — This pattern of divine empowerment in hardship appears in Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Ephesians 6:10.
Why it lands — The text states that capability in any circumstance flows from Christ's active strengthening rather than human capacity. It requires the reader to direct reliance toward external divine support instead of internal resilience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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 righteous right hand.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 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.
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
- Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
- Ephesians 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,
- John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
- 2 Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.
- John 15:4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
- Isaiah 45:24 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.