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Philippians 4:19

What does Philippians 4:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Philippians 4:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Philippians 4:19 means

Paul assures them, “my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” The promise is comprehensive regarding needs, not indulgences. The measure is God’s own abundance—riches of glory—not human scarcity. The channel is “in Christ Jesus,” whose grace secures access to the Father’s generous provision. Having given sacrificially, the Philippians are not left exposed; the God they honored will care for them. This is not a mechanical exchange but a personal pledge from the God Paul knows. It invites confidence in divine sufficiency for daily bread and for strength to continue generous, gospel-shaped living.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And my God will give you all you have need of from the wealth of his glory in Christ Jesus.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And may my God supply all your want, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But myGod shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Context

This promise crowns Paul’s thanks and teaching about contentment and giving. It mirrors how their gift supplied Paul while grounded in God’s provision. With this assurance stated, Paul breaks into worship in verse 20, assigning eternal glory to God. The letter will then draw to a close with greetings that highlight the gospel’s reach—even into Cæsar’s household—and a final benediction of grace.

v.18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

v.19This passage

v.20Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 1:18

    having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

  • Romans 1:8

    First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

  • 2 Samuel 22:7

    In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my crycameinto his ears.

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