By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy
Philippians 4:10–19
Philippians 4:10–19
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last (2 Cor. 11:9; Phil. 2:30) your (you have revived your care) care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, (2 Cor. 9:8; 1 Tim. 6:6, 8; Heb. 13:5) to be content:
12 (1 Cor. 4:11) I know how to ( live humbly) be abased, and I know how to (live in prosperity) abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things ( John 15:5) through (NU Him who) Christ who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless, you have done well that (Phil. 1:7) you shared in my distress.
15 Now you Philippians know also that [at] the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, (2 Cor. 11:8, 9) no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (Titus 3:14) the fruit that abounds to your account.
18 Indeed I (Or have received all) have all and abound. I am full, having received from (Phil. 2:25) Epaphroditus the things sent from you, (Heb. 13:16) a sweet-smelling aroma, (Rom. 12:1; 2 Cor. 9:12) an acceptable sacrifice, [well-pleasing] to God.
19 And my God (Ps. 23:1; 2 Cor. 9:8) shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
The New King James Version. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.
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