Philippians 4:18

Philippians 4:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
• New International Version (NIV)I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

Context of Philippians 4:18

16For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:18 word by word

ἀπέχω δὲ πάντα καὶ περισσεύω, πεπλήρωμαι δεξάμενος παρὰ Ἐπαφροδίτου τὰ παρ᾽ ὑμῶν, ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας, θυσίαν δεκτὴν εὐάρεστον τῷ θεῷ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• I haveἀπέχωapechō · to have in fullG568
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• aboundπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
• I am fullπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• having receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
• ofπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
• EpaphroditusἘπαφρόδιτοςEpaphroditos · EpaphroditusG1891
• the thingsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• youσύsu · youG4771
• an odourὀσμήosmē · aromaG3744
• of a sweet smellεὐωδίαeuōdia · aromaG2175
• a sacrificeθυσίαthusia · sacrificeG2378
• acceptableδεκτόςdektos · acceptableG1184
• wellpleasingεὐάρεστοςeuarestos · well-pleasingG2101
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Philippians 4:18

• Philippians 4:12I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.
• Philippians 2:25But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus — my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need —
• John 12:3Then Mary took a pound of perfume, pure and expensive nard, anointed Jesus’s feet, and wiped his feet with her hair. So the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
• 2 Corinthians 2:15For to God we are the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
• Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.
• Hebrews 13:16Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
• 1 Peter 2:5you yourselves, as living stones, a spiritual house, are being built to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• Romans 12:1Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

Commentaries on Philippians 4:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18I have all - Ye have now sent me so much by Epaphroditus, that I abound in all the necessaries of life. Having received - the things - Probably a supply of clothes and such like necessaries, as well as of money. An odor of a sweet smell - Alluding to the sacrifices offered up under the law. With what ye have done to me, his servant, God is well pleased. See Ephesians 5:2, and the note there.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18But I have all - Margin, “or, have received.” The phrase here is equivalent to, “I have received everything. I have all I want, and desire no more.” He was entirely satisfied. What they had sent to him is, of course, now unknown. It is sufficient to know, that it was of such a nature as to make his situation comfortable. I am full - I have enough, This is a strong expression, denoting that nothing was lacking. Having received of Epaphroditus - see the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-19Verses 10-19 It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. The apostle was often in bonds, imprisonments, and necessities; but in all, he learned to be content, to bring his mind to his condition, and make the best of it. Pride, unbelief, vain hankering after something we have not got, and fickle…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18Epaphroditus had carried the gifts from Philippi (see also 2:25–30). They are a fragrant offering: In the Old Testament, acceptable offerings were a pleasing fragrance to God (see Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17; 2:2, 9; 3:5, 16; compare Romans 12:1; Ephesians 5:2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. But--Though "the gift" is not what I chiefly "seek after" (Php 4:17), yet I am grateful for the gift, and hereby acknowledge it as ample for all my needs. Translate, "I have all" that I want, "and more than enough." Literally, as English Version, "I abound" over and above my needs. I am full--Greek, "I am filled full." the odour of a sweet smell--(See on Ep 5:2). The figure is drawn from the sweet-smelling incense which was burnt along with the…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 4:18

• Beneficence
• Church
• Epaphroditus
• Liberality
• Minister, Christian
• Offerings
• Philippi
• Sacrifices

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Commentaries on Philippians 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings