Philippians 4:18 “I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from E…”

Philippians 4:18

I 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.

American Standard Version

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now I haue receiued all, and haue plentie: I was euen filled, after that I had receiued of Epaphroditus that which came from you, an odour that smellleth sweete, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasant to God.

Darby Translation

But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God.

Young's Literal Translation

and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you — an odour of a sweet smell — a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:

Bible in Basic English

I have all things and more than enough: I am made full, having had from Epaphroditus the things which came from you, a perfume of a sweet smell, an offering well pleasing to God.

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Cross references

“abound”

Philippians 4:12 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Philippians 4:12 · BSB

I 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.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

“Epaphroditus”

Philippians 2:25 Philippians 2:26

Philippians 2:25 · BSB

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Philippians 2:26 · BSB

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

“an”

Hebrews 13:16 Ephesians 5:2 1 Peter 2:5 John 12:3–8 2 Corinthians 2:15 2 Corinthians 2:16

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Ephesians 5:2 · BSB

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

1 Peter 2:5 · BSB

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

John 12:3–8 · BSB

Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

2 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 2:16 · BSB

To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

“acceptable”

2 Corinthians 9:12 Romans 12:1

2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Also

2 Corinthians 2:14–16

2 Corinthians 2:14–16 · BSB

But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

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

In context

17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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