Philippians 4:17
Not that I seek a gift; but I seek fruit abounding to your credit.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
In Context
16because also in Thessalonica both once and twice you sent to my need.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40The one receiving you will receive me, and the one receiving me will receive Him that sent me.
Luke 14:12And He spoke to the one having also invited Him, When you may make a dinner or a supper, do not call your rich friends, nor your brothers, nor your kindred, nor your neighbors; lest they may also invite thee in turn, and there may be a recompense unto thee.
John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you, and placed you in your position, that you may go forth and bear fruit, and your fruit may abide: in order that He may give you whatsoever you may ask in my name.
Romans 15:28Then having completed and sealed this fruit unto them, I will sail away for Spain by you;
2 Corinthians 9:5Therefore I considered it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they may come to you beforehand, and perfect your preannounced benefaction, that it may be ready, as a benefaction, not as a stingy contribution.
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 →