Philippians 4:19

The promise 'my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus' responds to the Philippians' generous financial support of Paul's mission, applying the principle of generous giving to divine provision in return. The phrase 'according to his riches in glory' sets the measure of God's provision not at the level of human estimation of need but at the level of divine abundance — the same 'glorious riches' of Philippians 4:18 ('an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable') transformed into guaranteed supply. The instrumental phrase 'by Christ Jesus' (en Christō Iēsou) is not merely a pious formula but indicates that Christ is the medium through which divine supply reaches human need, grounding the promise in redemptive rather than merely providential theology. The verse became a cornerstone of prosperity theology discussions though its context (sacrificial giving and apostolic gratitude) requires careful contextual interpretation.