Revised Literal Translation
Philippians 4:20
20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- New International Version (NIV)To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- English Standard Version (ESV)To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Context of Philippians 4:20
18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
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τῷ δὲ θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ ἡμῶν ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, ἀμήν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 4:20
- Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
- Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
- Psalms 115:1Not unto us, O Yhwh, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.
- Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- Romans 11:36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
- Romans 16:27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the Assembly at Cenchrea.
- Galatians 1:5To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Ephesians 3:21Unto him be glory in the Assembly by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
- 1 Timothy 1:17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and authority, both now and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 1:6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 4:9And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
- Revelation 5:12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
- Revelation 7:12Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 11:13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
- Revelation 14:7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Commentaries on Philippians 4:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Now unto God and our Father - God is our Father in Christ Jesus; and such pity as a father hath for his children, such has the Lord for them that fear him; as a father is concerned for the support and life of his children, so is God concerned for you. A father may be poor, and unable to help his most beloved children; God, your Father, is infinite in his riches of his grace and glory, and out of his abundance we have all received, and grace for grace…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Now unto God and our Father, - see the notes at Romans 16:27. It was common for Paul to address such an ascription of praise to God, at the close of his epistles.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-23Verses 20-23 The apostle ends with praises to God. We should look upon God, under all our weakness and fears, not as an enemy, but as a Father, disposed to pity us and help us. We must give glory to God as a Father. God's grace and favour, which reconciled souls enjoy, with the whole of the graces in us, which flow from it, are all purchased for us by Christ's merit, and applied by his pleading for us; and therefore are justly called the grace of our Lord…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20After thinking about God's wonderful blessings, Paul ends the letter with words of praise to God.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. God and our Father--Translate, "Unto our God and Father." be glory--rather as the Greek, "be the glory." Not to us, but to Him be "the glory" alike of your gift, and of His gracious recompense to you.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philippians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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