I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Ver. 13. I can do all things] A Christian walks about the world like a conqueror, having power given him over all, Revelation 2:26,27. It was a vain brag of that heathen prince that caused it to be engraven upon his tombstone, παντα ποιειν εδυναμην, I could do all things. (Cyrus Major. Arrian.) None can say so but the man in Christ, without whom also he himself can do nothing,John 15:5. Suffer nothing, as the word ισχυω here used properly signifieth.

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