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Philippians 4:10
10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me (though you were concerned before but lacked opportunity to show it).
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, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things. 9What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—put these things into practice, and the God of shalom will be with you. I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me (though you were concerned before but lacked opportunity to show it). 11I am not saying this because I am in need—for whatever circumstance I am in, I have learned to be content. 12I know what it is to live with humble means, and I know what it is to live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment—both to be filled and to go hungry, to have abundance and to suffer need.
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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, slaves of Messiah Yeshua, To all the kedoshim in Messiah Yeshua who are in Philippi with the overseers and servant-leaders:
- 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who encourages the downcast, encouraged us with the arrival of Titus;
- 2 Corinthians 11:9When I was present with you and I was in need, I did not burden anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. In everything I kept myself from being a burden to you, and I will continue to do so.
- Galatians 6:6Now let the one who is taught the word share all good things with his teacher.
- Psalms 85:6Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger from generation to generation?
- Hosea 14:7His tender shoots will spread out. His beauty will be like an olive tree and his fragrance will be like Lebanon.
- 2 Corinthians 6:7in truthful speech, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to 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
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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
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