Philippians
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:13 (KJV) speaks to strength, God's strength in weakness, and God's strength promise — words set in Philippians, Paul's letter of joy from prison. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26“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; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
Common questions
What does Philippians 4:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Philippians 4:13 reads: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." The verse speaks to strength, God's strength in weakness, and God's strength promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of Philippians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Philippians 4:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." is Philippians 4:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Philippians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Philippians 4:13?
Verses that sit beside Philippians 4:13 include Habakkuk 3:19, Psalms 18:32, and Psalms 73:26. Reading them alongside Philippians 4:13 deepens the theme of strength.
How can I pray with Philippians 4:13?
Read Philippians 4:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.