philippians-4:12-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:11-14

Philippians 4:11-14. Not that I speak in respect of want As if he had said, I do not speak thus feelingly of the renewal of your care because I was unhappy in poverty; for I have learned From God, he only can teach this; in whatever state I am In whatever circumstances God is pleased to place me, whether in plenty or want, in honour or reproach, in health or sickness, ease or pain; therewith to be content Joyfully and thankfully patient. Nothing less is Christian contentment. We may... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23

Thanks for the Philippians’ gifts (4:10-23)The Philippians thought constantly of Paul’s needs, but were not able to send anything to him in his imprisonment until now. Paul’s joy at receiving this gift is not because he has a greedy desire for money, because he has long ago learnt to be satisfied with whatever he has. His contentment comes not through money or possessions, but through the assurance that Christ enables him to meet every situation (10-13).Paul repeats that his pleasure is not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:12

know. App-132 . be abased . See Philippians 2:8 , and 2 Corinthians 11:7 . every where = in ( App-104 .) every (place), am instructed. Literally have been initiated into the secret. Gr mueo, to initiate, whence is derived musterion , read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:13

can do = am strong for. Greek. ischuo Compare App-172 . Christ . App-98 . but the texts read "Him". strengtheneth , Greek. endunamoo , See Acts 9:22 , read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:12

I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.Strange as it may appear to us, Paul was, in this verse, disclaiming any need of the Philippians' gifts, rejoicing in the reception of it for the benefit to them, not to himself. This is simply astounding. As Mounce put it, "While not dependent on the gift, or even seeking it, Paul rejoiced in that such sacrifices... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.This is a summary of what Paul had just been writing with regard to his having an inward sufficiency "in the Lord" to cope with any of life's circumstances, no matter how severe, and no matter how favorable. Paul truly felt that it was impossible for life to confront him with anything that he and the Lord could not handle! Those who think they find traces of Stoicism in Paul's attitude here know nothing, either of Stoicism or of the heart of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:12

Philippians 4:12. I am instructed— "I find myself initiated, as it were, into this great mystery." This is well known to be the peculiar sense of the word μεμοημαι ; and it seems as if the Apostle, by the choice of this peculiar word, meant to intimate to his Greek readers, how much he esteemed the good dispositions of mind here spoken of, beyond all their boasted instructions, whatever mysteries they might be supposed to contain. See Doddridge, Grotius, and Stockius. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:12

12. abased—in low circumstances (2 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 6:9; 2 Corinthians 6:10). everywhere—rather, "in each, and in all things" [ALFORD]. instructed—in the secret. Literally, "initiated" in a secret teaching, which is a mystery unknown to the world. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:13

13. I can do all things—Greek, "I have strength for all things"; not merely "how to be abased and how to abound." After special instances he declares his universal power—how triumphantly, yet how humbly! [MEYER]. through Christ which strengtheneth me—The oldest manuscripts omit "Christ"; then translate, "In Him who giveth me power," that is, by virtue of my living union and identification with Him, who is my strength (Galatians 2:20). Compare 1 Timothy 1:12, whence probably, "Christ" was... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 4:10-14

A. The recent gift 4:10-14First, Paul thanked his brethren for their recent gift that Epaphroditus had delivered to him (Philippians 4:10-14). read more