Philippians 4:20

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.

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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²⁰ Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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Philippians 4:20