Philippians 4:18
I have received everything in full, and even more. I have been well-supplied now that I have received from Epaphroditus the things you sent. They are a sweet-smelling aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
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In Context
17It is not that I seek the gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.
19My God will meet all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
John 12:3Then Mary took a litra of perfume made of very precious pure nard, anointed the feet of Jesus with it, and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
2 Corinthians 2:14But may thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumph. Through us he spreads the sweet aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as also Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Philippians 4:12I know what it is to be poor, and I also know what it is to have plenty. In every way and in all things I have learned the secret of how to be well-fed or to be hungry, and how to have an abundance or to be in need.
Hebrews 13:16Let us not forget doing good and helping one another, for it is with such sacrifices that God is very pleased.
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 →