Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

World English Bible

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

American Standard Version

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Geneva Bible 1599

I am able to do al things through the helpe of Christ, which strengtheneth me.

Darby Translation

I have strength for all things in him that gives me power.

Young's Literal Translation

For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;

Bible in Basic English

I am able to do all things through him who gives me strength.

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Cross references

“can”

John 15:7 John 15:4 John 15:5 2 Corinthians 3:4 2 Corinthians 3:5

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 15:4 · BSB

Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

John 15:5 · BSB

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

2 Corinthians 3:4 · BSB

Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:5 · BSB

Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.

“through”

Isaiah 41:10 Ephesians 6:10 Colossians 1:11 Isaiah 40:29–31 Ephesians 3:16 Isaiah 45:24

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Colossians 1:11 · BSB

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Isaiah 40:29–31 · BSB

He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.

Ephesians 3:16 · BSB

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Isaiah 45:24 · BSB

Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.

14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

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