OUR FATHER WHO CAN SUPPLY ALL OUR NEEDS

In his letter to the Philippians chapter 4 verses 10 - 23, the apostle Paul concludes by acknowledging the support that the Philippians were able to resume providing for him.  He assured them that even when they were unable to send anything, he continued to thrive because he had learned how to cope in times of plenty and times of lack.

Whatever his condition, it was Christ who strengthened him to be able to do all things but Paul wanted to receive what they were willing to give because all their gifts would be credited to their accounts and all their needs would be met according to the riches and glory of Christ Jesus.

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Paul warmly greets the saints there on behalf of himself and of those who were with him.

Paul then finalized his letter by wishing the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ on the Philippians.

Amen

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