Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεός
God
G2316
θεός
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
3 of 17
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
πληρώσει
shall supply
G4137
πληρώσει
shall supply
Strong's:
G4137
Word #:
5 of 17
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
χρείαν
need
G5532
χρείαν
need
Strong's:
G5532
Word #:
7 of 17
employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
κατὰ
according to
G2596
κατὰ
according to
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
9 of 17
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλοῦτον
riches
G4149
πλοῦτον
riches
Strong's:
G4149
Word #:
11 of 17
wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
δόξῃ
glory
G1391
δόξῃ
glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
14 of 17
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
Cross References
Psalms 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.1 Timothy 6:17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;Micah 7:7Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.Malachi 3:10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.Nehemiah 9:15And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they should go in to possess the land which thou hadst sworn to give them.2 Samuel 22:7In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.Psalms 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.Colossians 1:27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:Ephesians 3:16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Historical Context
This promise isn't prosperity gospel—God supplies 'need' (chreian), not greed or luxuries. Philippians were economically challenged (2 Cor 8:2) yet gave beyond ability. Paul promises divine provision for faithful givers, not guaranteed wealth. Context is contentment (vv. 11-13) and worship-giving (v. 18). God's 'riches in glory' are infinitely greater than earthly wealth—spiritual blessings and eternal inheritance (Eph 1:3, 18). The promise is certain (God's faithfulness) but may be fulfilled spiritually more than materially.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the difference between God supplying 'every need' (pasan chreian) versus desires or greed?
- How does God supply 'according to His riches' (kata to ploutos) versus 'out of His riches'?
- What needs has God supplied for you in response to faithful generosity?
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Analysis & Commentary
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (ὁ δὲ θεός μου πληρώσει πᾶσαν χρείαν ὑμῶν κατὰ τὸ πλοῦτος αὐτοῦ ἐν δόξῃ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, ho de theos mou plērōsei pasan chreian hymōn kata to ploutos autou en doxē en Christō Iēsou)—Ho theos mou ("my God")—personal, possessive. Plērōsei ("will supply, fill")—future promise. Pasan chreian ("every need")—comprehensive provision. Kata to ploutos autou ("according to His riches")—kata ("according to") shows proportion: God gives not from but according to infinite resources. En doxē ("in glory")—the sphere or manner: glorious, lavish provision. En Christō Iēsou ("in Christ Jesus")—the means. This promise reciprocates their generosity: they supplied Paul's need (v. 18); God will supply theirs. The logic: generous givers never lack because God replenishes. This verse completes Paul's gratitude section (4:10-19): they gave sacrificially; God will supply abundantly.