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Philippians 4:19 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
KJV · King James Version
"But1161 my3450 God2316 shall supply4137 all3956 your5216 need5532 according to2596 his846 riches4149 in1722 glory1391 by1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses but, shall, all, your, while the WEB renders these as will, every, yours. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Philippians 4:19 in Philippians 4
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Philippians 4:19 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Philippians 4. Read the full chapter →
- v.17 Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.
- v.18 But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
- v.19 My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
- v.20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
- v.21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.
Book background
About the Book of Philippians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 61–62 AD
- Audience
- The church at Philippi — Paul's most affectionate relationship
- Chapters
- 4
Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. It contains the great Christ-hymn (2:5-11) describing his self-emptying and exaltation, the call to rejoice always (4:4), the secret of contentment "in any and every situation" (4:11-13), and the assurance that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion" (1:6).
Setting: Written from Roman imprisonment.
Key themes: joy · humility · partnership · contentment · Christ
Frequently asked
FAQ about Philippians 4:19
What does Philippians 4:19 say?
Philippians 4:19 reads: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." — from the New Testament, Philippians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Philippians 4:19 in?
Philippians 4:19 is in the book of Philippians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 61–62 AD. Philippians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Philippi — Paul's most affectionate relationship. Best known for "I can do all things through Christ" and the Christ-hymn (2:5-11).
What is Philippians 4:19 about?
Philippians 4:19 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Philippians, Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Philippians 4:19 in WEB and KJV?
Philippians 4:19 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 my3450 God2316 shall supply4137 all3956 your5216 need5532 according to2596 his846 riches4149 in1722 glory1391 by1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Philippians 4:19?
Philippians 4:19 is 17 words in the WEB translation (88 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Philippians 4:19?
To memorise Philippians 4:19, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Philippians 4:19 matter in Philippians?
Philippians is Paul's joy-saturated thank-you letter from prison. It contains the great Christ-hymn (2:5-11) describing his self-emptying and exaltation, the call to rejoice always (4:4), the secret of contentment "in any and every situation" (4:11-13), and the assurance that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion" (1:6). Philippians 4:19 sits within this larger story — Philippians as a whole emphasises joy, humility, partnership.
How can I apply Philippians 4:19 today?
Many readers use Philippians 4:19 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Philippians 4:19 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
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Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
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Romans 8:28
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
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Matthew 6:33
“But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
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1 John 4:8
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Hebrews 11:1
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Proverbs 3:6
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