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 ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 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. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever 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

• 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 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.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
• Philippians 2:25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
• John 12:3Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
• 2 Corinthians 2:15For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
• Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
• Hebrews 13:16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
• 1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
• Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto 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
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• Minister, Christian
• Offerings
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• 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