Philippians 4:12-13

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 4:12

4:12 I know both how to be {l} abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am {m} instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.(l) He uses a general word, and yet he speaks but of one type of cross, which is poverty, for poverty commonly brings all types of discomforts with it.(m) This is a metaphor taken from holy things or sacrifices, for our life is like a sacrifice. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory, in this chapter Christ is his Strength for the wilderness pathway; and in contrast to Israel's constant murmuring in the wilderness, he tells us with a full heart, "I have learned in whatsoever state I am, to be content." Sweet testimony to the fulness of love and grace in his adorable Saviour! ... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-23

JOY IN ANXIETY The chapter opens with another exhortation to unity, but this time in a specific case (Philippians 4:1-3 ). Two Christian women, probably deaconesses, like Phoebe (Romans 16:1 ), were at variance. The spirit of self had got in and Paul pleads with them to come together again, and pleads with his “true yokefellow,” whoever he may have been, to help them do it. This leads to a statement of a great truth about self-will (Philippians 4:4-9 ). In the first place, to “rejoice in the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23

(10) ¶ But 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. (11) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. (12) I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. (13) I can do all things through Christ which... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10-19

10-19 It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. The apostle was often in bonds, imprisonments, and necessities; but in all, he learned to be content, to bring his mind to his condition, and make the best of it. Pride, unbelief, vain hankering after something we have not got, and fickle disrelish of present things, make men discontented... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Philippians 4:1-99

Philippians 4 THERE ARE TWO words in the first verse which direct our thoughts to what has gone before: “Therefore” and “so.” We are to stand fast in the Lord therefore, that is, because of, or in view of, what has just been stated. Well, what has been stated? Our heavenly calling, our heavenly citizenship, our expectation of that body of glory, fashioned like unto Christ’s in which we shall enter into our heavenly portion. No uncertainty here! And no disappointment when the moment of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 4:10-13

Acknowledgment of the Kindness of the Philippians. How Paul accommodated himself to every situation: v. 10. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at the last your care of me bath flourished again, wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. v. 11. Not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content. v. 12. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound; everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 4:10-20

(4). The Apostle’s thankfulness for the gifts of love which he has received from them( Philippians 4:10-20).His joy on account of such friendship (Philippians 4:10); correction of a possible misunderstanding on their part (Philippians 4:11-13); grateful recognition of their kindness (Philippians 4:14-17); and assurance of the divine blessing (Philippians 4:18-20)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... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:10-14

Philippians HOW TO SAY ‘THANK YOU’ Php_4:10-14 R.V.. It is very difficult to give money without hurting the recipient. It is as difficult to receive it without embarrassment and sense of inferiority. Paul here shows us how he could handle a delicate subject with a feminine fineness of instinct and a noble self-respect joined with warmest gratitude. He carries the weight of obligation, is profuse in his thanks, and yet never crosses the thin line which separates the expression of gratitude... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23

“My God Shall Supply Every Need” Philippians 4:10-23 The Apostle had been glad to receive the gifts of his friends, because these evidenced their earnest religious life. It was fruit that increased to their account. On his own part he had learned one of the greatest of lessons-contentment with whatever state he found himself in. This is a secret that can only be acquired by our experience of life in the will of God. When once the soul lives in God and finds its highest ideal in the... read more

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