Philippians 4:20 (ASV)

Passage

Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:20 Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.

Philippians 4:22 All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar`s household.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "father", "glory", "ever", and "amen". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "father" and "glory", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 19's "And my God shall supply every need..." into verse 21's "Salute every saint in Christ Jesus The...", so "father" and "glory" belong inside that flow. In Philippians context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "father" and "glory" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.