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    Philippians 4:13 in Context

    Philippians 4:13 read in its full chapter context. See the verses before and after, plus historical setting and flow of thought.

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

    — Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

    Where This Verse Sits

    Philippians 4:13 appears in Philippians chapter 4, verse 13. Paul wrote this letter from prison in Rome around AD 61-62. He was under house arrest, chained to a Roman guard, awaiting trial before Caesar. Despite these dire circumstances, Philippians is his most joy-filled letter. The 'all things' he references isn't a blank check for ambition but refers to the hardships he just described—hunger, want, and deprivation.

    The Verse Itself

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

    — Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

    Flow of the Passage

    To grasp Philippians 4:13 fully, read it inside the surrounding paragraph. The verses before set up the argument, and the verses after show its outworking. Philippians 4 as a whole carries forward the theme of strength, and this single verse is one beat in that larger movement.

    Paul wrote this from prison, explaining that he had learned to be content in any circumstance. The 'all things' refers to enduring both abundance and want, both plenty and hunger, through Christ's empowering strength.

    Cross-References

    2 Corinthians 12:9
    Isaiah 40:31
    Ephesians 3:16

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