Philippians 4:11

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction. Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all men should be manifested. Continuing, he showed that the cure for anxiety is supplication with thanksgiving. In this connection he used that remarkable phrase, "the peace of God." Observe it carefully, the peace of God, His quietness as serenity, based on His infinite knowledge and unlimited power.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10-19

A Final Expression Of Gratitude For Their Concern About Him As Revealed In The Gift That Epaphroditus Had Brought (Philippians 4:10-19 ). Paul has taken the opportunity provided by Epaphroditus’ return to Philippi, to send what was very much a pastoral letter, and one which was also partly to smooth the way for Epaphroditus’ return to Philippi (Philippians 2:25-30). But in it he now expresses his gratitude for their thoughts concerning him, especially as it was revealed in a practical way by... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:11

‘Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therein to be content.’ Thus he makes clear that his rejoicing was not because of the benefit that it had brought to him, for he had in fact been quite content with his situation whatever it was. After all, it was that situation that was the one that his Father in Heaven had determined was best for him (Matthew 6:8; Matthew 6:25-34), and how could he argue with that? In view of that, physical hardship meant little... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10-18

Php_4:10-18 . Thanks for the Gifts.— The Philippians had sent assistance to Paul several times. They had begun when he was at Thessalonica, sending there twice. Now Epaphroditus has been bringing a more recent contribution. Paul delights in this because it is a fruit of Christian grace in the good people who send it. He regards it as a fragrant sacrifice to God. As for himself, he has no anxiety about such matters because he has learnt how to have abundance and how to suffer want. He is... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak in respect of want: he doth anticipate any conceit they might have, as if he had a mean soul, and his joy were solely for the fruit of their care be had received in the supply of his want, as the same word is elsewhere used, Matthew 12:44. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content; because he knew better things; being instructed at a higher rate, he had practically learned to rest satisfied with his own lot, 2 Corinthians 11:27, accounting God’s... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:10-14

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:10. Hath flourished again.—R.V. “ye have revived your thought for me.” The active generosity of the Philippians towards St. Paul had never died, any more than a tree does when it sheds its leaves and stands bare all through the winter. The winter of their disability was past, and the return of the sun of prosperity made the kindly remembrance of the apostle sprout into a generous gift to him.Philippians 4:11. Not that I speak, etc. “Do not mistake me;... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:11

Philippians 4:11 The Secret of Happiness. I. When St. Paul speaks of being content, he uses in the original a word which occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. But this word, so rare with St. Paul, was in common use with all the schools of ancient Greece. Perhaps it would have been rendered more closely by "self-sufficing." St. Paul, as was his custom, took the old Greek word and baptized it; he gave it a new value; he read instinctively a new meaning into it. A Christian can only be... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philippians 4:11-12

DISCOURSE: 2163CONTENTMENTPhilippians 4:11-12. I have learned, in whatsoever slate I am, therewith to be content. I 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.ST. PAUL was by no means addicted to boasting. But there were occasions whereon it was necessary for him to declare the secret workings of his heart, in order that he might prevent a misinterpretation of his words,... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philippians 4:11

therewith Omit "therewith." read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Philippians 4:11

Contentment A Sermon (No. 320) Delivered on Sabbath Evening, March 25th, 1860, by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Philippians 4:11 . HE APOSTLE Paul was a very learned man, but not the least among his manifold acquisitions in science was this he had learned to be content. Such learning is far better than much... read more

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