What does Philippians 4:20 say?

and to God, even our Father, is the glory--to the ages of the ages. Amen.

What translation is this?

This passage is displayed in the Young's Literal Translation (YLT) translation on Scripture Lens.

What are related verses?

Related passages to Philippians 4:20 include Deuteronomy 7:9, Malachi 3:6, Philippians 4:19, Philippians 4:21, and Philippians 3.

Philippians 4:20 (YLT)

Passage

and to God, even our Father, <FI>is<Fi> the glory--to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:18 and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you--an odour of a sweet smell--a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:

Philippians 4:19 and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;

Philippians 4:20 and to God, even our Father, <FI>is<Fi> the glory--to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Philippians 4:21 Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus; there salute you the brethren with me;

Philippians 4:22 there salute you all the saints, and specially those of Caesar's house;

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "even", "father", "glory--to", "ages", and "amen". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "even" and "father", 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 all your..." into verse 21's "Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus...", so "even" and "father" 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 "even" and "father" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.