Philippians 4:19

19. And my God shall supply every need of your according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Translation and Paraphrase

19. But (though you have given so much, you need never worry about having your needs provided, for) my God will fill all your need (just as you have filled mine; and he will do this) in a glorious way, according to his (limitless) riches (in glory, which are dispensed) in Christ Jesus.

Notes

1.

Lest any of the Philippians should be fearful as to how they could now get along since they had given such a large gift to Paul, Paul assures them that God would supply ALL their needs.

The Philippians lived in a depressed, poverty-stricken area. See note 12 under Philippians 4:14-16.

2.

Philippians 4:19 is one of a number of precious verses that assures us that God will always care for the physical needs of his children. Matthew 6:33; 2 Corinthians 9:8.

3.

Paul speaks of God as MY God. He is very near and real to Paul.

4.

God will supply our need according to his riches. God owns everything. (Psalms 24:1; Psalms 50:10-12). His glory fills the whole earth. (Isaiah 6:3). This promise is too vast for us to comprehend even in part. But it is a promise that we can rejoice in to the very utmost of our capacity to grasp it.

5.

The phrase in glory probably refers to the manner of God's supplying (He will gloriously supply), rather than to the location or nature of the riches (riches up in glory).