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 something for my need more than once. 17Not that I am looking for a gift, but for fruit that overflows to your credit. But I have received everything and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you sent—a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19My God will fulfill every need of yours according to the riches of His glory in Messiah Yeshua. 20To our God and Father be the 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 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.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought to always thank God for you, brothers and sisters, as is appropriate, because your faithfulness grows wonderfully, and the love of each one of you for one another continually increases.
• Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus—my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and aide to my need.
• John 12:3Then Miriam took a pound of very expensive oil of pure nard and anointed Yeshua’s feet, and she wiped His feet dry with her hair. Now the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
• 2 Corinthians 2:15For we are the aroma of Messiah to God, among those who are being saved and those who are perishing—
• Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Messiah also loved us and gave Himself up for us as an offering and sacrifice to God for a fragrant aroma.
• Hebrews 13:16Do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
• 1 Peter 2:5you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house—a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Messiah Yeshua.
• Romans 12:1I urge you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice—holy, acceptable to God—which is your spiritual service.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For this service of giving is not only supplying the needs of the kedoshim, but is also overflowing with many thanksgivings 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
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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