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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I can do all this through him who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I can do all things through him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I have strength <i>for</i> all things in the <i>One</i> strengthening me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens <i>and</i> empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Christ gives me the strength to face anything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I can do all things through him who strengthens me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through him who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have strength for all things, in Christ’s strengthening me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I have strength <i>for</i> all things in the <i>One</i> strengthening me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I am strong for all things in Christ strengthening me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I can do all things through him who strengthens me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because I master all things by The Messiah who empowers me.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I can do all things through him who fills me up with dynamite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I am enabled for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I am strong enough for all things in Him Who strengtheneth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ strengthening me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/4-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=845" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">The Generosity of the Philippians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2480.htm" title="2480: ischyō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.">I can do</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Christ who</a> <a href="/greek/1743.htm" title="1743: endynamounti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.">gives me strength.</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />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. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></span><br />I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a></span><br />I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a></span><br />But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5</a></span><br />Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a></span><br />His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.</p><p class="hdg">can.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4,5,7</a></b></br> Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/3-4.htm">2 Corinthians 3:4,5</a></b></br> And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: … </p><p class="hdg">through.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9,10</a></b></br> And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></b></br> That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/amos/5-9.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Strengthening</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-14.htm">Strengthens</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/exodus/9-12.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/exodus/14-17.htm">Strengthening</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Strengthens</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I can do all things</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the apostle Paul's confidence and assurance in his ability to face any situation. The context of this statement is crucial; Paul is writing from prison, highlighting his personal experience of enduring hardship. The "all things" refers to both the highs and lows of life, including suffering and abundance, as mentioned earlier in <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Philippians 4:12</a>. This reflects a broader biblical theme of reliance on God's provision and strength, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>, where Paul speaks of God's grace being sufficient in weakness.<p><b>through Christ</b><br>The source of Paul's strength is explicitly identified as Christ. This underscores the centrality of Jesus in the believer's life, not just as a historical figure but as an active, empowering presence. Theologically, this aligns with the doctrine of union with Christ, where believers are spiritually united with Him, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus describes Himself as the vine and believers as the branches. This union is foundational for Christian living and spiritual empowerment.<p><b>who gives me strength</b><br>The phrase highlights the ongoing, dynamic relationship between the believer and Christ. The strength provided is not a one-time event but a continuous supply, reflecting the sustaining power of God. This is consistent with Old Testament themes, such as <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who hope in the Lord renew their strength. The empowerment from Christ is not merely physical but encompasses spiritual resilience, emotional fortitude, and moral courage, enabling believers to fulfill God's purposes in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, Paul is writing from prison, demonstrating his reliance on Christ for strength in all circumstances.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. The Philippian church was known for its generosity and support of Paul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a></b><br>Central to this verse, Christ is the source of strength for believers, enabling them to endure and accomplish God's will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippian_church.htm">Philippian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, known for their faith and partnership in the gospel with Paul.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a></b><br>The context of Paul's writing, highlighting his reliance on Christ despite his challenging circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_christ.htm">Dependence on Christ</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength comes from Christ, not from our own abilities or resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_all_circumstances.htm">Contentment in All Circumstances</a></b><br>Learn to be content and find strength in Christ regardless of life's situations, as Paul exemplified.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_for_god's_will.htm">Empowerment for God's Will</a></b><br>Understand that the strength Christ provides is for accomplishing His purposes, not merely personal ambitions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>Trust in Christ's strength during trials, knowing that His power is sufficient to sustain and empower us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Use challenges as opportunities to deepen reliance on Christ and grow in spiritual maturity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_you_find_strength_in_the_lord.htm">How can you find strength in the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_phil_4_13_fit_human_limits.htm">Philippians 4:13 says believers can do “all things” through Christ—how do we reconcile this with clear human limitations? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_inspire_courage.htm">How does faith inspire courage in adversity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_will_strengthen_you'.htm">What does "God will strengthen you" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">I can do all things.</span>--Properly, <span class= "ital">I have strength in all things, </span>rather (according to the context) to bear than to do. But the universal extension of the maxim beyond the immediate occasion and context is not inadmissible. It represents the ultimate and ideal consciousness of the Christian. The first thing needful is to throw off mere self-sufficiency, to know our weakness and sin, and accept the salvation of God's free grace in Christ; the next, to find the "strength made perfect in weakness," and in that to be strong.<p><span class= "bld">Through Christ which strengtheneth me.</span>--The word "Christ" is not found in the best MSS.; it is a gloss, perhaps suggested by <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm" title="And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;">1Timothy 1:12</a>, where we have exactly the same phrase, "Christ Jesus, our Lord, who hath enabled me." The same word is used in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm" title="Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.">Ephesians 6:10</a>, "Be strong (<span class= "ital">strengthened within</span>) in the Lord." In this sentence we have the world-wide distinction between the Stoic and the Christian. Each teaches respect for the higher humanity in the soul; but to the one that humanity is our own, to the other it is "the Christ within," dwelling in the heart, regenerating and conforming it to Himself. The words of St. Paul are but a practical corollary to the higher truth (comp. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm" title="For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.">Philippians 1:21</a>) "To me to live is Christ." In this consciousness alone is any thoughtful teaching of "self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-distrust," intelligible and coherent.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me</span>; rather, as R.V., <span class="accented">in him that strengtheneth me.</span> The best manuscripts omit the word "Christ" in this place. <span class="accented">In him.</span> It is only in Christ, in spiritual union with him, that the Christian is <span class="greek">αὐτάρκης</span>, self-sufficient. His presence gives strength to do and suffer all things (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I can do</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰσχύω</span> <span class="translit">(ischyō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2480.htm">Strong's 2480: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all things</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντα</span> <span class="translit">(panta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Christ] who</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gives me strength.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνδυναμοῦντί</span> <span class="translit">(endynamounti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1743.htm">Strong's 1743: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ (Philipp. Phil. 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