Philipians 4:10-23
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| 10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that
now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but
ye lacked opportunity. 11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12I know both how to be abased, and I know
how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be
hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me. 14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my
affliction. 15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I
departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and
receiving, but ye only. 16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my
necessity. 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your
account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the
things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable,
wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in
glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household. 23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at
last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no
opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to
be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what
it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do
everything through him who gives me strength. 14Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. 17Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. 18I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. |