But who was he who here said to the Church at Philippi, 'Be careful for nothing?' Act as David did in spite of his brothers’ sneers. Phil. "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". ]:” “I have laboured; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:” “by the grace of God I am what I am [Note: 1 Corinthians 15:10. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License. The phrase "I have learned" teaches us that this contentment required Paul"s cooperation and effort. .". : so μηδὲν ἰσχύειν, Plato Crit. This encouraging scripture empowers us to do all things through Christ Jesus. ]:” we shall be “able to quench all the fiery darts of the devil [Note: Ephesians 6:16. note supr. Renewal 1960. strengtheneth, Greek. He understands all about us and our circumstances. Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength... Isaiah 41:10 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you... Isaiah 45:24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come... NT Letters: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ (Philipp. “Have power, be competent; be able” (Jackson p. 87). iv. It is to spiritual might that the verb refers, and that might has no limitations. Philippians 4:13 is one of the most well-known New Testament verses, but it’s also notoriously misused. Away with your excuses then, which have their foundation in ignorance, and their strength in sloth. BibliographyDunagan, Mark. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. BibliographyConstable, Thomas. 4 Rejoice [] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. A fine harmony in the two statements. ], [Great are his inward corruptions; and many are the temptations to call them forth: but he is enabled to mortify and subdue them [Note: Galatians 5:24.]. This sums it all up: by the power that Christ gives me. I can do all things - It was not a habit which he had acquired by frequent exercise, it was a disposition which he had by grace; and he was enabled to do all by the power of an indwelling Christ. He has been initiated, he says, into the great mystery of contentment. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting …Rev. Note the present tense. "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". Christ can increase your capacity. Compare 1 Timothy 1:12, whence probably "Christ" was inserted here by transcribers (2 Timothy 4:17). BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. Just click on the link above the title of the poem. In fact, we might become jealous or envious when we see what they do. 4. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jec/philippians-4.html. 13I can do all things through Christ As he had boasted of things that were very great, (249) in order that this might not be attributed to pride or furnish others with occasion of foolish boasting, he adds, that it is by Christ that he is endowed with this fortitude. As a preservative against sin we need to ask for daily strength. And remember that the God of peace is with you today. "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". ].” Whatever we do, we must give him the glory of it, saying, “I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me [Note: Galatians 2:20. The uses to which we may apply this subject, are, [Many, when urged to devote themselves to God, reply, that we require more of them than they can do; and that it is impossible for them to live according to the Scriptures. "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. Robertson, A.T. "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/philippians-4.html. 6). Copyright StatementThe Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. Paul manifests the fact of what he could do because of the indwelling Spirit. Music is 'Redeemer' by David Delgado and used with permission. Through Him who strengtheneth me is the reading of some of the best MSS., versions, and fathers; the word Χριστῳ, Christ, being omitted. The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions leave out the word "Christ", and only read "him"; and so the Alexandrian copy and others; but intend Christ as those that express it: strength to perform duty and to bear sufferings is in Christ, and which he communicates to his people; he strengthens them with strength in their souls, internally, as the word here used signifies; by virtue of which they can do whatever he enjoins them or calls them to, though without him they can do nothing. That's what Paul is meaning here—I have given myself over to Him. There is therefore the less reason for limiting πάντα in any way (van Hengel: “omnia memorata;” comp. 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 4:17. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us—and he means just that. "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". Pursue a deeper knowledge of God through self-paced college- and seminary-level online courses in Old and New Testament studies, theology, biblical Greek, and more. Which must not be understood in the greatest latitude, and without any limitation; for the apostle was not omnipotent, either in himself, or by the power of Christ; nor could he do all things that Christ could do; but it must be restrained to the subject matter treated of: the sense is, that he could be content in every state, and could know how to behave himself in adversity and prosperity, amidst both poverty and plenty; yea, it may be extended to all the duties incumbent on him both as a Christian and as an apostle, as to exercise a conscience void of offence towards God and men; to take the care of all the churches; to labour more abundantly than others in preaching the Gospel; and to bear all afflictions, reproaches, and persecutions for the sake of it; yea, he could willingly and cheerfully endure the most cruel and torturing death for the sake of Christ: all these things he could do, not in his own strength, for no man was more conscious of his own weakness than he was, or knew more of the impotency of human nature; and therefore always directed others to be strong in the Lord, and in, the power of his might, and in the grace that is in Christ, on which he himself always depended, and by which he did what he did; as he adds here. There is one who is able to make a way for our escape. (S. There is also an option to listen to this Poem if you would like to. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can you... 2 Corinthians 3:4,5 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward... 2 Corinthians 12:9,10 And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness... Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. How does he do it? There are times when he lies down in green pastures; but he lies down tired, and that he may rise stronger. Ver. That’s where verse 13 comes in. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/philippians-4.html. 1870. 2. What inspiration here for prayer and holy endeavour (Ephesians 3:20-21). Christ, as the gloss rightly supplies: cf. Mark this down, true happiness, contentment, and peace cannot be found in a life that is being lived for self (Matthew 16:24-25). "Commentary on Philippians 4:13". So with all Christians. Some Christians are called to undergo extreme changes from wealth to poverty, and from poverty to wealth, and, alas, there is often a corresponding spiritual change; the one desponds, the other is elated or becomes avaricious. It was Jesus Christ who enabled him to be content. ].” “If only we believe, all things shall be possible unto us [Note: Mark 9:23. See crit. Paul was remarkable for humility; it grew with him. The severe discipline through which he had passed, had taught him the secret of all strength for labour, endurance of persecution and privation, and victory in the pangs of martyrdom. ].” The Christian knows that all his duties are summed up in love to God, and love to man: he is assured, that no changes in his condition can for one moment relax his obligation to approve himself to God in the execution of these duties: and he endeavours to avail himself of every wind that blows, to get forward in his Christian course. 3. We need fresh life from him, in order to the production of good fruit; exactly as we need fresh light from the sun, in order to a prosecution of the common offices of life. "I can do all things," he writes. I repeat the statement that if the Lord has a job for you to do—if His purpose is for you to do certain things—He will always, always provide the necessary equipment to do the job. . Paul, the wonderful convert, the chief Apostle, was equal to all things only by Christ strengthening him. If we get our eyes on others. The horseshoe magnet was not welded or glued to the metal above it, but through the iron wire coiled round it there ran a subtle current of electricity from a galvanic battery. He bids us to renew our applications to him; and, in answer to them, imparts “grace sufficient for us [Note: 2 Corinthians 12:9.
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