KJV ORIGINAL
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
All the glory goes to God our Father, forever and always. That's it, that's the truth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God gets all the credit, now and always, period.
📚 Historical Context
The Epistle to the Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60-62 AD while he was imprisoned in Rome, as a letter of encouragement and thanks to a church that had supported his ministry. In this context, Paul is wrapping up his letter with expressions of gratitude and praise, reflecting the early Christian practice of ascribing glory to God as a way to honor His sovereignty. Philippians 4:20 serves as a doxology, a common feature in ancient Jewish and Christian writings that emphasizes eternal worship.
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