Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Cross-reference

2 Corinthians 3:4 (again) reinforces the same theme of confidence through Christ, showing it's a consistent Pauline pattern.

John 15:5 Parallel

John 15:5 states 'apart from me you can do nothing', directly complementing Paul's 'I can do all things through Christ'.

John 15:4 Parallel

John 15:4 teaches the necessity of abiding in Christ to bear fruit, providing the theological basis for Paul's strength through Christ.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's grace is sufficient and power perfected in weakness — the same enablement behind Paul's 'all things' in Phil 4:13.

2 Corinthians 12:10 reveals Paul's contentment in weakness because then he is strong — directly unpacking the paradox behind 'I can do all things'.

Isaiah 41:10 promises God will strengthen and uphold — the same assurance that grounds Paul's 'I can do all things' in Phil 4:13.

Colossians 1:11 says believers are strengthened with all power for endurance and patience — the same strength enabling Paul's all circumstances in Phil 4:13.

Isaiah 40:29-31 promises God gives strength to the faint and renews the weary — the same divine enablement Paul relies on for all things in Phil 4:13.

Ephesians 3:16 prays for believers to be strengthened with power through the Spirit — the same strengthening source Paul experiences in Phil 4:13.

Galatians 2:20 reveals the source: Christ lives in the believer, which is the basis for the strength enabling all things in Philippians 4:13.

1 Corinthians 15:10 attributes Paul's hard work to God's grace working with him, closely paralleling the idea of doing all things through Christ's strength.

Acts 9:22 Historical context

Acts 9:22 recounts Saul (Paul) growing more powerful and proving Jesus is the Christ — a direct example of his own statement in Philippians being lived out.

Zechariah 10:12 says God will strengthen his people—directly matching the concept of divine strengthening in Paul.

Habakkuk 3:19 declares 'The Lord is my strength'—almost identical to Paul's statement, making a strong thematic parallel.

Daniel 10:18 describes an angel touching and strengthening Daniel—a direct parallel of divine strengthening by an intermediary.

Psalm 138:3 Parallel

Psalm 138:3 says God increased the psalmist's strength of soul—directly matching Paul's claim of being strengthened by Christ.

Psalm 84:5 Parallel

Psalm 84:5 says 'blessed are those whose strength is in you' — a clear parallel to having strength from God for all things.

Psalm 68:35 Parallel

Psalm 68:35 directly states God 'gives power and strength to his people' — a strong parallel to the source of enabling in Philippians 4:13.

In 1 Timothy 1:12, Paul thanks Christ for giving him strength—the same source acknowledged in Philippians 4:13 for all things.

2 Timothy 2:1 commands being strengthened by grace in Christ—the same enabling force behind the 'all things' in Philippians 4:13.

Psalm 18:1 Parallel

Psalm 18:1 declares 'the Lord is my strength'—identifying God as the personal source of strength, closely aligning with Paul's statement.

Nehemiah 6:9 records a prayer 'strengthen my hands' amid opposition—a specific OT plea for God's strength to continue work.

2 Samuel 22:30 echoes the same structure: 'by you I can run...'—a direct OT parallel of doing feats through God's enabling.

1 Samuel 17:45 shows David's confidence in God's name against Goliath—an OT example of doing the impossible through divine strength.

In Joshua 14:12, Caleb trusts God's presence to give him victory over giants — the same divine enablement Paul claims for all things.

Exodus 15:2 Parallel

Exodus 15:2 declares 'The LORD is my strength' — the same divine source of strength Paul attributes his ability to.

In Matthew 14:29, Peter steps out of the boat and walks on water at Jesus' command — a concrete example of doing the impossible through Christ's enabling power.

Hebrews 13:21 says God works in us to do His will—the same divine enabling expressed in Philippians 4:13 through Christ's strength.

John 5:19 Parallel

John 5:19 shows Jesus doing nothing of himself but only what the Father does — a model of complete dependence on another's power, like Paul's reliance on Christ.

1 Samuel 2:4 declares God arms the weak with strength — the same reversal Paul experiences through Christ's empowerment.

1 Peter 5:10 promises God will strengthen after suffering—echoing the theme of Christ strengthening believers in Philippians 4:13.

Ephesians 6:10 commands being strong in the Lord's might — the same empowering relationship enabling Paul's 'all things' in Phil 4:13.

Luke 17:5 Parallel

In Luke 17:5, the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, mirroring the need for divine enablement that Paul expresses for all things.

Isaiah 45:24 declares that strength is only in the Lord — the same exclusive source Paul credits for his ability in Phil 4:13.

Psalm 119:28 is a plea for strength through God's word, paralleling Paul's confidence in Christ's strengthening—both seek divine enablement.

Psalm 89:17 Parallel

Psalm 89:17 says 'you are the glory of their strength' — God is the source and honor of strength, echoing the reliance on divine enabling.

Psalm 86:16 Parallel

Psalm 86:16 asks God to 'give your strength to your servant' — a prayer for the same enabling power that Paul declares he has.

Psalm 81:1 Parallel

Psalm 81:1 calls God 'our strength' — a direct identification of God as the source of strength, paralleling the one who strengthens in Philippians.

Psalm 44:5 Parallel

Psalm 44:5 says 'through you we push down our foes' — a parallel of achieving victory through God, similar to doing all things through Christ's strength.

2 Samuel 22:33 Related theme

2 Samuel 22:33 presents God as a strong refuge who makes one's way blameless—related to the strengthening theme but less specific.

Deuteronomy 33:25 promises 'as your days, so shall your strength be' — a daily provision of strength that Paul also experiences.

Psalm 27:14 Parallel

Psalm 27:14 calls to 'be strong' and wait on the LORD — a parallel exhortation to rely on God for strength, though focused on patience rather than action.