Philippians 4:20 (LSB)

Passage

Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will fulfill all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.

Philippians 4:22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "father", "glory", "forever", 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 will fulfill all your..." into verse 21's "Greet 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.