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NASB | Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. |
Bible Question: why is paul so careful to let the philippians know that he isn't dependent on their gifts. |
Bible Answer: I don’t think Paul here is trying to say he is not dependent on their gifts, but he wants them to know he is not dependent on things. Paul later speaks of a secret of being happy in wealth and in poverty and when he is hungry and when he is filled. The key is to know that you can do all things through God. This is a great verse for a new Christian because it is easy for most to see how we might have struggles when we are poor or hungry. However, we don’t see the problem with wealth or being filled. We see these as blessings and what is the problem here? Take a look at this verse: Prov 30:8 Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, 9 That I not be full and deny You and say, "Who is the LORD?" Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God. You see the rich and the poor both have struggles that are different. Paul here let us see happiness doesn’t come from knowing what we want or what we need. Paul here lets a Christian know that happiness come when we limit our desires by saying all I need is God! |
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