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Bible verse
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
What it means
Written by Paul from prison, this is not a promise of unlimited success but of sufficient strength. Whatever God calls you to face, plenty or need, joy or hardship, Christ supplies the strength to meet it. The power is His, given to you.
Philippians 4:13 at a glance
| Reference | Philippians 4:13 |
|---|---|
| Book | Philippians |
| Chapter to read it in | Philippians 4 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 41:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Ephesians 6:10
- Colossians 1:11
- Isaiah 40:29-31
- Ephesians 3:16
- John 15:7
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-5
- John 15:4-5
- Isaiah 45:24
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Philippians 4:13?
It is in Philippians, in Philippians 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Philippians 4:13?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, Colossians 1:11. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Philippians 4:13?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Philippians 4:13 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Philippians 4:13, strength. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Philippians 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Philippians 4:13 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
