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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• 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.

Context of Philippians 4:10

8Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable. 9Practice what you’ve learned and received from me, what you heard and saw me do. Then the God who gives this peace will be with you. The Lord has filled me with joy because you again showed interest in me. You were interested but did not have an opportunity to show it. 11I’m not saying this because I’m in any need. I’ve learned to be content in whatever situation I’m in. 12I know how to live in poverty or prosperity. No matter what the situation, I’ve learned the secret of how to live when I’m full or when I’m hungry, when I have too much or when I have too little.

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 1:1From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To God’s people in the city of Philippi and their bishops and deacons—to everyone who is united with Christ Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6Yet God, who comforts those who are dejected, comforted us when Titus arrived.
• 2 Corinthians 11:9When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t bother any of you for help. My friends from the province of Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do that.
• Galatians 6:6The person who is taught God’s word should share all good things with his teacher.
• Psalms 85:6Won’t you restore our lives again so that your people may find joy in you?
• Hosea 14:7They will live again in God’s shadow. They will grow like grain. They will blossom like grapevines. They will be as famous as the wines from Lebanon.
• 2 Corinthians 6:7truthfulness, and the presence of God’s power. We demonstrate that we are God’s servants
• Galatians 6:10Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.

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