Philippians 4:10

It was a matter of great joy to me, as one in union with the Lord, that at length your interest in me had revived. The interest indeed you had, but not the opportunity.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9All that you learned and received and heard and saw in me put into practice continually; and then God, the giver of peace, will be with you.

11Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances.

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Cross References

Psalms 85:6Will you not revive us again, that your people may be glad in you?

2 Corinthians 6:7by the message of truth, and by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

2 Corinthians 11:9And, when I was with you in need, I did not become a burden to any of you; for our friends, on coming from Macedonia, supplied my needs. I kept myself, and will keep myself from being an expense to you in any way.

Galatians 6:10Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat everyone with kindness, and especially members of the household of the faith.

Philippians 1:3Every recollection that I have of you is a cause of thanksgiving to God,

Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:2-10

Various Exhortations. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known… Read the whole commentary →

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