Philippians 4:13 (BSB)
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
From Philippians 4. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Philippians 4:13
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Philippians 4:13: 13 I can do all things through Christ As he had boasted of things that were very great, “De choses grandes et excellentes;” — “Of things great and excellent.” 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.
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Philippians 4:10-19: In these verses we have the thankful grateful acknowledgment which the apostle makes of the kindness of the Philippians in sending him a present for his support, now that he was a prisoner at Rome. And here, I. He takes occasion to acknowledge their former kindnesses to him, and to make mention of them, Phi 4:15, Phi 4:16.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Philippians 4:13: I can do all things,.... 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...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Philippians 4:13: Verse 13. I can do all things. From the experience which Paul had in these various circumstances of life, he comes here to the general conclusion that he could "do all things." He could bear any trial, perform any duty, subdue any evil propensity of his nature, and meet all the temptations incident to any condition of prosperity or adversity.