John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:19
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Ver. 19. But my God ] Whom I serve as an ambassador in bonds, Ephesians 6:20 , and therefore surely he will repay you the sums you have sent me. Shall supply ] Gr. πληρωσει , shall fill up, as he did the widow’s vessels: Shut the doors upon thee, saith the prophet, 2 Kings 4:4 . It was time to shut the doors, when one little vessel must overflow and fill up many greater. According to his riches in... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:19My God shall supply all your need The need and the supplyPaul declares that the contributions of his Philippian friends are pleasing to him, and acceptable to God.He cannot requite their kindness, but declares that God can and will.I. The extent of the supply. The emphasis is on all.1. There are many promises of this kind even in the Old Testament. “They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” “No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” etc. But in... read more