Philippians 4:23

This benediction is similar to Paul’s initial greeting (Philippians 1:2; cf. Philemon 1:25; Galatians 6:18). God’s bestowal of the unmerited favor and supernatural enablement of the Lord Jesus Christ on the spirits (attitudes) of the Philippians would enable them to succeed. God’s grace would enable them to do all that the apostle had exhorted them to do in this letter. We need God’s grace for this purpose too.

Paul’s personal view of life lies at the center of this epistle structurally as well as conceptually (cf. Philippians 3:7-14). There he demonstrated what it means to adopt the mind of Christ. The great burden of this letter is that we need to make His attitude our own so we can join with other believers in partnership in the gospel. The partnership of the Philippians with Paul is still bearing fruit today through this encouraging epistle.