Philippians 4:19 (DBY)

Passage

But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:17 Not that I seek gift, but I seek fruit abounding to your account.

Philippians 4:18 But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God.

Philippians 4:19 But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:20 But to our God and Father [be] glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

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

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "shall", "abundantly", "supply", "need", "riches", "glory", "christ", and "jesus". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "shall" and "abundantly", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 18's "But I have all things in full..." into verse 20's "But to our God and Father be...", so "shall" and "abundantly" 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 "shall" and "abundantly" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.