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Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I can do all things,.... Which must not be understood in the greatest latitude, and without any limitation; for the apostle was not omnipotent, either in himself, or by the power of Christ; nor could…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I can do all things - From the experience which Paul had in these various circumstances of life, he comes here to the general conclusion that he could “do all things.” He could bear any trial, perform…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I can do all things - It was not a habit which he had acquired by frequent exercise, it was a disposition which he had by grace; and he was enabled to do all by the power of an indwelling Christ.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 4:10-19

In these verses we have the thankful grateful acknowledgment which the apostle makes of the kindness of the Philippians in sending him a present for his support, now that he was a prisoner at Rome.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I can do all things More exactly, I have strength for all things; whether to do or to bear. The Latin versions, beautifully, render, omnia possum. The "all things" are, of course, not all things…