Philippians 4:10

Philippians 4:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
• New Living Translation (NLT)How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me.

Context of Philippians 4:10

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

Philippians 4:10 word by word

Ἐχάρην δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ μεγάλως ὅτι ἤδη ποτὲ ἀνεθάλετε τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν· ἐφ᾽ ᾧ καὶ ἐφρονεῖτε, ἠκαιρεῖσθε δέ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• I rejoicedχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• greatlyμεγάλωςmegalōs · greatlyG3171
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• nowἤδηēdē · alreadyG2235
• at the lastποτέpote · once/whenG4218
• your careφρονέωphroneō · to reasonG5426
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ofὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• hath flourishedἀναθάλλωanathallō · to renewG330
• whereinἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• whereinὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• ye lacked opportunityἀκαιρέωakairēomai · to lack opportunityG170

Cross-references for Philippians 4:10

• Philippians 1:1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
• 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
• 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
• Galatians 6:6Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.
• Psalms 85:6Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
• Hosea 14:7They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow; they shall flourish like the grain; they shall blossom like the vine; their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.
• 2 Corinthians 6:7by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;
• Galatians 6:10So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Commentaries on Philippians 4:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10But I rejoiced in the Lord - Every good comes from God, either immediately from his providence or from his grace; therefore the apostle thanks God for the kindness of the Philippians towards him; for it was God that gave them the power, and directed their hearts to use it. Hath flourished again - They had helped him before, Philemon 2:25; they had ceased for a time, and now they began again. This is evidently designed by the apostle, as the word implies…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly - The favor which Paul had received, and for which he felt so much gratitude, had been received of the Philippians; but he regarded “the Lord” as the source of it, and rejoiced in it as the expression of his kindness. The effect was to lead his heart with cheerfulness and joy up to God. That now at the last - After so long a time. The reason why he had not before received the favor, was not neglect or inattention on…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. 10It is not clear why they were not able to help him earlier.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. But--transitional conjunction. But "now" to pass to another subject. in the Lord--He views everything with reference to Christ. at the last--"at last"; implying he was expecting their gift, not from a selfish view, but as a "fruit" of their faith, and to "abound" to their account (Php 4:11, 17). Though long in coming, owing to Epaphroditus' sickness and other delays, he does not imply their gift was too late. your care ... hath flourished…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 4:10

• Beneficence
• Church
• Minister, Christian
• Philippi

In the dictionaries

• In the Lord
• Communicate
• Crown
• Epaphroditus
• Need
• Request
• Therewith
• Care; Carefulness; Careful
• Flourish
• Macedonia

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