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Philippians 4:20
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian church, closing his letter after describing God’s provision in verse 19 and before sending final greetings in verse 21.
The words — δόξα (doxa) = glory; θεῷ πατρὶ (theō patri) = to God and Father. The Greek places the dative recipients first to emphasize the direction of honor.
The thread — This closing formula aligns with Romans 11:36, Psalms 115:1, and Revelation 14:7, which similarly direct glory to God alone.
Why it lands — It commands the reader to attribute eternal worth to God and Father, terminating the epistle’s practical exhortations with a fixed doxology.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Cross-references
- Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
- Psalms 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
- Revelation 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”
- Revelation 7:12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
- Psalms 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
- Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
- Ephesians 3:21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
- Jude 1:25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
- Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.