Philippians 4:11 “I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content reg…”

Philippians 4:11

I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

World English Bible

Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

American Standard Version

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

Geneva Bible 1599

I speake not because of want: for I haue learned in whatsoeuer state I am, therewith to bee content.

Darby Translation

Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.

Young's Literal Translation

not that in respect of want I say [it], for I did learn in the things in which I am — to be content;

Bible in Basic English

But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself.

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Cross references

“in respect”

2 Corinthians 6:10 2 Corinthians 8:9 2 Corinthians 11:27 1 Corinthians 4:11 1 Corinthians 4:12

2 Corinthians 6:10 · BSB

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 8:9 · BSB

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

2 Corinthians 11:27 · BSB

in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.

1 Corinthians 4:11 · BSB

To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.

1 Corinthians 4:12 · BSB

We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

“I have”

1 Timothy 6:6–9 Matthew 6:31–34 Philippians 3:8 Hebrews 10:34 Luke 3:14 Genesis 28:20

1 Timothy 6:6–9 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

Matthew 6:31–34 · BSB

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

Philippians 3:8 · BSB

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Hebrews 10:34 · BSB

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

Luke 3:14 · BSB

Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”

Genesis 28:20 · BSB

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear,

Also

2 Corinthians 9:8

2 Corinthians 9:8 · BSB

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

12I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.

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