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Amen. <a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> May God our Father be praised forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Glory belongs to our God and Father forever! Amen. <a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> To our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Glory belongs to our God and Father forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And to our God and Father be the glory throughout the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to God, even our Father, [is] the glory through the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to God, even our Father, is the glory -- to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to God and our Father the glory for the times of times. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now to God and our Father be glory world without end. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And to God our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now unto God our Father be glory and honour, for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to God Our Father is the glory and the honor to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now to God, even our Father, be glory from age to age. Amen.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> To God even our Father be the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to God our father be glory for ever, amen. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And to our God and Father be the glory throughout the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now to our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now to our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/philippians/4-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">The Generosity of the Philippians</a> …19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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.">To</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patri (N-DMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">be</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever.</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> 21Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a> And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a> to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">2 Peter 3:18</a> But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12</a> saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18-19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a> I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. <a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1</a> Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-13</a> Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. / Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. <a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20</a> and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.unto.<a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a> Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.<a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a> And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.<a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1</a> Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.Amen.<a href="/philippians/4-23.htm">Philippians 4:23</a> The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. <a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a> And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/philippians/4-23.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div>1. <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a> 10. <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>To our God and Father This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship believers have with God, acknowledging Him as both a divine authority and a loving parent. The use of "our" signifies a communal faith, reflecting the unity of the church. The concept of God as Father is rooted in Jewish tradition (<a href="/isaiah/63-16.htm">Isaiah 63:16</a>) and is central to Christian theology, as seen in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>). It highlights the intimacy and accessibility of God, contrasting with the distant deities of Greco-Roman culture.be glory The term "glory" refers to the honor, praise, and reverence due to God. In biblical context, glory often signifies God's manifest presence and divine majesty (<a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Exodus 24:16-17</a>). This doxology is a call to recognize God's supreme worth and to ascribe to Him the highest honor. It echoes the worship found in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/29.htm">Psalm 29:1-2</a>) and the heavenly worship scenes in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>).forever and ever This phrase underscores the eternal nature of God's glory. It reflects the biblical theme of God's unchanging and everlasting reign (<a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>). The repetition of "ever" emphasizes the infinite duration of God's majesty and the perpetual praise He deserves. This eternal perspective is a reminder of the transient nature of earthly life and the enduring kingdom of God (<a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>).Amen "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," used to affirm the truth and certainty of a statement. It is a common conclusion in Jewish and Christian prayers, signifying agreement and trust in God's promises. In the New Testament, Jesus often used "Amen" to emphasize the truth of His teachings (<a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3</a>). Here, it serves as a final affirmation of the glory ascribed to God, inviting the reader to join in this declaration of faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison to express gratitude and encouragement to the believers in Philippi. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in the city of Philippi, known for their generosity and partnership in the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The recipient of glory and honor, as acknowledged by Paul in this doxology. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A Roman colony in Macedonia, significant for being one of the first places in Europe where Paul established a church. 5. <a href="/topical/d/doxology.htm">Doxology</a> A short hymn of praises to God, often concluding a section of a letter or prayer, as seen in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that all glory belongs to God, who is sovereign over all creation. This acknowledgment should be a regular part of our worship and prayer life. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Understand that God's glory is eternal, reminding us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on what truly matters in light of eternity. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_praise.htm">Gratitude and Praise</a> Cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise, as Paul exemplifies, regardless of circumstances, knowing that God is worthy of all glory. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> Encourage unity in the church by collectively ascribing glory to God, fostering a community centered on worship and reverence for Him. <a href="/topical/l/living_for_god's_glory.htm">Living for God's Glory</a> Challenge yourself to live in a way that brings glory to God in every aspect of life, reflecting His character and love to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a> <a href="/q/why_question_philippians_4's_authorship.htm">If Philippians 4 is genuinely Pauline, why do some scholars challenge its authorship or question its historical authenticity?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'father_of_lights'_mean.htm">What defines quality of life?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_call_the_father_god.htm">If Jesus is God, why does He call the Father 'the only true God' (John 17:3)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_hymn_writer_philip_bliss.htm">What defines a spiritual body?</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>(20) Now unto God and our Father . . .--The doxology of this verse seems suggested by the very use of "glory" in the previous verse. "Glory" may be derivatively the privilege of man; but "the glory" (for the original has the article here)--the essential and incommunicable glory--must be ascribed to God alone. Whether we supply here the word "is" or "be" matters not. His it is; to Him let it be ascribed. Such doxologies are common with St. Paul (see <a href="/romans/16-27.htm" title="To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.">Romans 16:27</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm" title="To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.">Galatians 1:5</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm" title="To him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.">Ephesians 3:21</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm" title="Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.">1Timothy 1:17</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm" title="And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.">2Timothy 4:18</a>); always with the addition of "for ever and ever," or literally, for the ages of the ages, throughout every age till time shall be no more; always in close connection with some declaration, not so much of the majesty, as of the wisdom, and still more the goodness, of the Father.<a href="/context/philippians/4-21.htm" title="Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers which are with me greet you.">Philippians 4:21-23</a> contain the salutation and blessing. The salutation is very brief, as compared, for example, with the corresponding passage in the Colossian Epistle (<a href="/context/philippians/4-10.htm" title="But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me has flourished again; wherein you were also careful, but you lacked opportunity.">Philippians 4:10-15</a>), naming none, either of those saluted or those joining with St. Paul in the salutation. The omission in the latter case may perhaps be accounted for by the words above (<a href="/context/philippians/2-20.htm" title="For I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state.">Philippians 2:20-21</a>), in which, with the single exception of Timotheus, St. Paul declares dissatisfaction with those near him, because "all seek their own, and not the things which are Jesus Christ's. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen; rather, with R.V., unto our God and Father be the glory. The thought of God's present mercies, and the hope of glory to come mentioned in the last verse, suggest the doxology. Observe, St. Paul says, "our God and Father" here. He said, "my God" in ver. 19, where he was speaking of the reward which God would give for kindness shown to himself; but now "our God," as the one Object of praise and worship from the universal Church. The glory; the article is commonly used with δόξα in these doxologies - the glory which is God's peculiar possession, which is essentially his (comp. <a href="/john/17-5.htm">John 17:5</a>). Bishop Lightfoot says, in his note on Galatians 1:5, "It is probable that we should supply ἐστὶν in such cases rather than ἔστω. It is an affirmation rather than a wish. Glory is the essential attribute of God. See <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a>, Ωι ἐστὶν ἡ δόξα καὶ τὸ κράτος, and the doxology added to the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a>)." For ever and ever; literally, for the ages of ages; for the ages which consist, not of years, but of ages, for the countless ages of eternity (comp. <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a> and <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a>). <a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Father Πατρὶ (Patri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. [be] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. forever αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ever. αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Amen. ἀμήν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:20 Now to our God and Father be (Philipp. Phil. 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