What does Philippians 4:18 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"But I have all,b 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."
Verse 18. _I HAVE ALL_] Ye have now sent me so much by Epaphroditus, that I abound in all the necessaries of life. _HAVING RECEIVED - THE THINGS_] Probably a supply of _clothes_ and such like _necess...
BUT I HAVE ALL - Margin, “or, have received.” The phrase here is equivalent to, “I have received everything. I have all I want, and desire no more.” He was entirely satisfied. What they had sent to hi...
IV. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH, SUFFICIENT FOR ALL CIRCUMSTANCES CHAPTER 4 _ 1. Stand fast and rejoice (Philippians 4:1)_ 2. Dependence on God and true heart occupation (Philippians 4:5) 3....
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...
GREAT THINGS IN THE LORD (Php_4:1) _ 4:1 So, then, my brothers, whom I love and yearn for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved._ Through this passage breathes the warmth of Paul's a...
HAVE _. Greek. apecho. See Matthew 6:2._ _ AM FULL_= have been filled. App-125.7. OF. App-104. FROM Same as "of", above. ODOUR _. Greek. osme. See_ 2 Corinthians 2:14. SWEET SMELL. Greek. _euodia...
_But_ He carries on the correction, begun in Philippians 4:17, of a possible misunderstanding of his warm words. He must not be thought to "spell" for future gifts, least of all now, so amply supplied...
LOVING THANKS FOR THEIR ALMS, BROUGHT BY EPAPHRODITUS...
ΆΠΈΧΩ (G588) _praes. ind. act._ обладать полностью, получать полностью. Это слово использовалось также как коммерческий термин: "получать деньги сполна и давать расписку". Примеры _см._ в BAGD; MM; BS...
18. BUT I HAVE ALL THINGS AND ABOUND: I AM FILLED, HAVING RECEIVED FROM EPAPHRODITUS THE THINGS _THAT CAME_ FROM YOU, AN ODOR OF A SWEET SMELL, A SACRIFICE ACCEPTABLE, WELL-PLEASING TO GOD. _Translat...
But 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. BUT. Though 'the...
__ Exhortation to Imitate Paul fact that in him alone do we see the resurrection life of Christ interpreted in terms of present conduct. Christ's earthly life needs no such interpretation, so none of...
Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty _VI. Closing Exhortations (Philippians 4:1)_ § 15. Philippians 4:1. With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the vein of exhortation commenced in Ph...
LETTER OF JOY Paul’s Letter to the Philippians _HILDA BRIGHT_ CHAPTER 4 PAUL APPEALS FOR A STEADY *FAITH AND FOR UNITY 4:1-3 V1 So then, my dear brothers and sisters, whom I love and I want very...
(10-20) These verses form a singularly graceful and dignified postscript, acknowledging the offerings of the Philippians sent by Epaphroditus, in a tone mingling apostolic commendation and blessing wi...
CHAPTER 19 GIFTS AND SACRIFICES. Philippians 4:10 (R.V). THE Apostle had urged joy. in the Lord, and a moderation visible to all men. If any one supposes that in doing so he recommended a stoical t...
THEIR EARLIER AND LATER GENEROSITY AND ITS DIVINE REWARD....
“MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY EVERY NEED” Philippians 4:10 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...
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 me...
BLESSINGS ARE FOUND IN GIVING Paul was not concerned about material provision for himself, but was glad because they would be blessed for it (1 Peter 4:17). The apostle told the Ephesian elders "I ha...
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an (o) odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. (o) He allude...
(10) В¶ 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 wan...
There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
18_I have received all things, and abound _He declares in more explicit terms, that he has what is sufficient, and honors their liberality with a remarkable testimony, by saying, that he _has been fil...
The Philippians were therefore to stand fast in the Lord. This is difficult when the general tone is lowered; painful also, for one's walk becomes much more solitary, and the hearts of others are stra...
BUT I HAVE ALL THINGS, AND ABOUND,.... Or "I have received all things", as the Syriac version renders it; all that they had sent by Epaphroditus; and for which he now gives a receipt; and by virtue of...
But 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. Ver. 18. _I have...
_Ye know that in the beginning of the gospel_ When it was first preached at Philippi; _no church_ No Christian society, as such; _communicated with me_ In the matter of _giving_ me money, _and_ of my...
The generosity of the Philippians and God's reward:...
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,...
The Secret of Contentment 1 Peter 4:10-23 1. KEY WORDS 10 Greatly, flourished, careful, opportunity 11 Want, learned, state, content 12 Abased, abound, full, hungry, need 13 Can do, through, str...
I HAVE ALL: Or, I have received all...
“BUT. HAVE ALL THINGS, AND ABOUND:. AM FILLED, HAVING RECEIVED FROM EPAPHRODITUS THE THINGS THAT CAME FROM YOU, AN ODOR OF. SWEET SMELL,. SACRIFICE ACCEPTABLE, WELL-PLEASING TO GOD” “But. have”: “I...
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...
He further testifies his thankfulness from the effect their gratuity had upon him, by three words here which declare the same thing, viz. that he was abundantly satisfied, having all that he could wis...
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV As Paul also says to the Philippians, "I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things that were sent from you, the odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice accep...
Php_4:18 Indeed G1161 have G568 (G5719) all G3956 and G2532 abound G4052 (G5719) full G4137 (G5769) received G1209 (G5666) from G3844 Epaphroditus G1891 from G3844 you G5216 sweet-smelling G2175 aroma...
A FINAL EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR CONCERN ABOUT HIM AS REVEALED IN THE GIFT THAT EPAPHRODITUS HAD BROUGHT (PHILIPPIANS 4:10). Paul has taken the opportunity provided by Epaphroditus' return to...
_He rejoices ever their Liberality_, _because it is a proof of the fruits of their Faith,_ 10-20. Now the apostle, before he closes his letter, turns once again to personal matters. He is rejoiced tha...
I HAVE ALL THINGS (απεχω παντα). As a receipt in full in appreciation of their kindness. Απεχω is common in the papyri and the ostraca for "receipt in full" (Deissmann, _Bible Studies_, p. 110). Se...
Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved._ Paul had a very warm affection for the church at Philippi. You...
CONTENTS: Christ the believer's strength and source of joy and peace. Giver of victory over anxiety. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Euodias, Syntyche, Clement. CONCLUSION: The believer's hope and pr...
Philippians 4:6. _Be careful for nothing let your requests be made known unto God._ Not that we are to abandon all care, or become careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be inc...
HERE, THEN. "I write _paid in full_ on any obligation you might have to me! Your generous gift through Epaphroditus has more than paid any debt you might have to me! I have all I need!" A SWEET SMELLI...
_Now, ye Philippians, know also that in the beginning of the gospel--Observe _ _ I._ The straitened circumstances of the apostle. II. The honourable conduct of the Philippians. 1. Though poor (2 C...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:1 Concluding Encouragement and Thanksgiving. Paul calls for reconciliation, joyful faith, and disciplined thinking. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philippians 4:15. NO CHURCH COMMUNICATED WITH ME.—The lofty independence of the apostle had not unbent to any other Church as to this. There are men from whom one cou...
EXPOSITION PHILIPPIANS 4:1 THEREFORE, MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR, MY JOY AND CROWN. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58, urges the hope of a glorious resurrection as an incent...
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for (Philippians 4:1), What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart, just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for...
1 Peter 2:5; 2 Corinthians 2:15; 2 Corinthians 2:16; 2 Corinthians 9:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 13:16; John 12:3; Philippians 4:12;...
I have [α π ε χ ω]. I have received in full. See on Matthew 6:2; Luke 6:24. Odor of a sweet smell. See on 2 Corinthians 2:15; 2 Corinthians 2:16. Frequent in Septuagint, of the odor of sacrifices....
An odour of a sweet smell — More pleasing to God than the sweetest perfumes to men....