Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.
19And may my God supply all your want, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
John 12:3Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of right spikenard, of great price, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
2 Corinthians 2:14Now thanks be to God, who always maketh us to triumph in Christ Jesus, and manifesteth the odour of his knowledge by us in every place.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.
Philippians 4:12I know both how to be brought low, 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.
Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:11-20
Kindness Acknowledged; Christian Contentment. ( a. d. 62.) 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: every where 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… Read the whole commentary →