Philippians 4:20

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Philippians 4:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Philippians 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now unto God and our Father, etc.] To God, who is our Father in Christ, [be] glory for ever and ever, Amen; for all the grace he gives now, and for all the glory and happiness expected hereafter; for the supply of every want both temporal and spiritual; seeing every good gift comes from him, and is to be ascribed to his free grace and favour, and not to any deserts of men: and particularly he may mean for what they had sent him, and he had received from them.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“God and our Father--Translate, "Unto our God and Father." be glory--rather as the Greek, "be the glory." Not to us, but to Him be "the glory" alike of your gift, and of His gracious recompense to you.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now unto God and our Father, ... - see the notes at Romans 16:27. It was common for Paul to address such an ascription of praise to God, at the close of his epistles. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“4:20 Having reflected on God’s glorious blessings, Paul concludes appropriately with an expression of praise to God.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“unto: Phi 1:11; Psa 72:19, Psa 115:1; Mat 6:9, Mat 6:13; Rom 11:36, Rom 16:27; Gal 1:5; Eph 3:21; Ti1 1:17; Jde 1:25; Rev 1:6, Rev 4:9-11, Rev 5:12, Rev 7:12, Rev 11:13, Rev 14:7 Amen: Phi 4:23; Mat 6:12, Mat 28:20 Philippians 4:21”
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