Philippians 4:17 “Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may…”

Philippians 4:17

Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

World English Bible

Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.

American Standard Version

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Geneva Bible 1599

Not that I desire a gift: but I desire the fruit which may further your reckoning.

Darby Translation

Not that I seek gift, but I seek fruit abounding to your account.

Young's Literal Translation

not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account;

Bible in Basic English

Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.

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Cross references

“because”

Philippians 4:11 Titus 1:7 1 Peter 5:2 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Malachi 1:10 2 Corinthians 11:16

Philippians 4:11 · BSB

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

Titus 1:7 · BSB

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

1 Peter 5:2 · BSB

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

1 Thessalonians 2:5 · BSB

As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

Malachi 1:10 · BSB

“Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

2 Corinthians 11:16 · BSB

I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

“fruit”

Titus 3:14 2 Corinthians 9:9–13 John 15:8 John 15:16 Romans 15:28 Philippians 1:11

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

2 Corinthians 9:9–13 · BSB

As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

John 15:8 · BSB

This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

John 15:16 · BSB

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Romans 15:28 · BSB

So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.

Philippians 1:11 · BSB

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

“to”

Hebrews 6:10 Luke 14:12–14 Matthew 25:34–40 Proverbs 19:17 Matthew 10:40–42

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Luke 14:12–14 · BSB

Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repai…

Matthew 25:34–40 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Proverbs 19:17 · BSB

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Matthew 10:40–42 · BSB

He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

Also

2 Corinthians 9:5 1 Corinthians 9:11–15

2 Corinthians 9:5 · BSB

So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.

1 Corinthians 9:11–15 · BSB

If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?

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

In context

16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

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