Philippians 4:19

Authorized King James Version

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

θεός

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

μου

G3450

of me

πληρώσει

G4137

shall supply

to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

χρείαν

G5532

need

employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

ὑμῶν

G5216

your

of (from or concerning) you

κατὰ

G2596

according to

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#10

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

πλοῦτον

G4149

riches

wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment

#12

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

#13

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#14

δόξῃ

G1391

glory

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

#15

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#16

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#17

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Cross References

Related verses that illuminate this passage (hover to preview):

¹ Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
— All these things shall be added
² Psalms 23:1 Psalms 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
— I shall not want

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing glory contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Philippians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Philippians chapter 4 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding glory in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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