What does Philippians 4:13 mean?

Philippians 4:13 (KJV) reads: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." It sits in Philippians chapter 4, a piece of joyful prison letter from the New Testament, and is most often read as a verse about graduation. The meaning sharpens when you read the verses immediately around it and notice how Philippians as a whole is arguing its case.

What is the context of Philippians 4:13 in Philippians?

Philippians 4:13 belongs to Philippians 4, which fits inside Philippians's wider message as joyful prison letter. Before applying the verse, read at least the paragraph it appears in so you can see who is speaking, who is being addressed, and what situation prompted the words.

Is Philippians 4:13 from the Old or New Testament?

Philippians 4:13 is from the New Testament — specifically the book of Philippians, chapter 4. That matters because New Testament verses are written after the resurrection and speak directly into the life of the church under the new covenant.

What translation of Philippians 4:13 is used here?

Every verse on Bible Sundays is quoted from the King James Version (KJV), the public-domain English translation first published in 1611. We use the KJV consistently so the wording you memorise on one page matches the wording on every other page of the site.

How can I memorise Philippians 4:13?

Read Philippians 4:13 aloud three times, write it out by hand once, then try to recite it from memory. Repeat morning and evening for a week. Pair it with the theme of graduation so your mind has a natural retrieval cue. Reviewing on day 1, day 3, day 7 and day 30 locks it in for the long term.

How should I apply Philippians 4:13 today?

Identify one specific situation in the next 24 hours — a conversation, a decision, a fear, a temptation around graduation — where Philippians 4:13 should change your response. Pray the verse back to God for that situation, then act on it. Application is what turns reading into obedience.

Graduation Card Verse

Philippians 4:13 for Graduation Cards

A free, printable, share-ready KJV card verse. Pick a theme, download as a high-resolution image, or copy the text for handwritten cards.

For Graduation

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Philippians 4:13

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Why Philippians 4:13 works for graduation cards

Empowers graduates to face challenges with Christ's strength, not just their own.

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Read Philippians 4 (KJV) →

How to use this graduation card

Pick a theme above that matches the recipient's taste — botanical for weddings and showers, midnight for solemn occasions, kraft for rustic.
Download the PNG at 1200×1500 — Pinterest-optimized and high enough resolution for printing on standard 5×7 cardstock.
Send digitally via text, email, or social, or print and pair with a handwritten note inside.
Reference the chapter — readers often want to look up the surrounding context. Tap the link above to read Philippians 4 in the KJV.

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Joshua 1:9

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Proverbs 16:3

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."

Isaiah 40:31

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary."

Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."

Colossians 3:23

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

Romans 8:28

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God."

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