I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me.
This verse comes near the end of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. The epistle consists of four chapters with the general outline as follows:
(excerpted from the Bible Dictionary)
1. Salutation, thanksgiving, and prayer on their behalf (1:1-11).
2. Personal: dealing with the progress of the missionary work (1:12-26).
3. Exhortation to unity, humility, and perseverance (2:1-18).
4. Paul's own plans, and those of Timothy and Epaphroditus (2:19-30).
5. Warning against false teachers (3:1--4:9).
6. Thanks for their assistance, and conclusion (4:10-23).
Other ideas of note in chapter 4:
Verse 4 - partial inspiration for hymn #66 "Rejoice the Lord is King!"
Verse 6 - requests to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
Verse 7 - The peace of God passeth all understanding
Verse 8 - The admonition of Paul mentioned in the 13th article of faith
Verses 11&12 - Being content in whatsoever state, humility or abundance, hunger or fullness
Verse 19 - God will supply all needs
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