This is a quid pro quo. Are you generous with others? This verse is a popular verse often quoted out of context. Updated: Thu, 05/07/2020 - 09:42 By admin. by Grant Richison | Apr 8, 1996 | Philippians | 34 comments, “And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”. The promise here was that God would supply “all” the needs of the Philippians, not just some of them. Whether our need is temporal or spiritual, God will meet it. (Prov 3:9,10). Account of Paul's Circumstances Php 1:1-30: Have the Mind of Christ Php 2:1-30: Have the Knowledge of Christ … Commentary on Philippians 4:10-19 (Read Philippians 4:10-19) It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. 19 Et mon Dieu pourvoira à tous vos besoins selon sa richesse, avec gloire, en Jésus-Christ. God will commemorate sacrificial giving. Paul himself is content with whatever he has. The Philippians met Paul’s need. Philippians 4:19-23 Commentary. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 4:10-19 It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. It applies only to those who have given sacrificially. He has a bigger shovel. God’s supply is comprehensive of every type of need. Philippians 4:19 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Philippians 4:19, NIV: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." LIFE IN CHRIST Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Philippians - Charles Swindoll = Chart on right side of page. I understand this fully. This is to be understood in the nature of a wish, or as expressive of what was the matter of his prayer for them. The Philippian church has been generous to Paul and he is commending them for their generosity. Grant's Verse-by-Verse Logos Bible Software. Philippiens 4 … 18 J'ai tout reçu, et je suis dans l'abondance; j'ai été comblé de biens, en recevant par Epaphrodite ce qui vient de vous comme un parfum de bonne odeur, un sacrifice que Dieu accepte, et qui lui est agréable. Many copies and versions read it in the optative mood; and may my God supply. “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. And your vats will overflow with new wine.” This paragraph treats God’s faithfulness in using the Philippians to meet the financial needs of Paul in jail. Do you believe that God will “resupply” you if you give to His cause? I know we can’t out give God but I sure want to try through helping others with their needs. A very good exposition, very nicely presented. God would exchange compliments. Philippians 4:19, ESV: "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Is the reason you hang onto your money so tightly that you do not believe that God will supply your need? Explanation and Commentary on Philippians 4:19 God will meet all our needs both spiritually and materially. God is faithful to His people. Your email address will not be published. God supplies our need when we meet someone else’s need. Philippians 4:19 (Darby) Now God would meet their need. And with the firstfruits of all you increase; | Powered by WordPress, and running over will be put into your bosom. But my God shall supply — And my God. God will not allow those who give sacrificially to go in want. God used the Philippians to meet Paul’s need in jail. God would also meet the Philippians’ ability to give. We cannot out-give God. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. – S.M.Joseph Selvarathnam, Giving to others is a true and sure way to prosperity, Your email address will not be published. Philippians 4 Resources. But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. PREVIOUS NEXT. Do you believe God will reimburse your generosity? Required fields are marked *, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail, Designed by Elegant Themes God supplied my need during a hard time years ago. Now God would meet their need. God’s commemorative giving does not apply to every believer. The “and” indicates that v. 19 is an outcome of what Paul has just said. The “and” indicates that v. 19 is an outcome of what Paul has just said. The context of God meeting our financial needs is in the environment of our meeting the needs of others. This paragraph treats God’s faithfulness in using the Philippians to meet the financial needs of Paul in jail. Philippians 4:19. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. Are you a stingy person? In verse 18 the Philippians gave an acceptable sacrifice that was a sweet-smelling aroma to God. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38), “Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.” (Ps. The Philippians met Paul’s need. It was through others that my needs were met because it was through God that their needs were met which enabled them to help me. What affected Paul affected God. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. So your barns will be filled with plenty, 20 A notre Dieu et Père soit la gloire aux siècles des siècles! If everything was flowing out and nothing flowing in, the Philippians would themselves be put in jeopardy financially. 37:25), “Honor the Lord with our possession, He will not stand in debt to His people.