Philippians 4:11

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Not that I speak according to deficiency, for I have learned to be content in that which I am.

Latin

Non quasi propter penuriam dico: ego enim didici, in quibus sum, sufficiens esse.

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English

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

Notes

Philippians 4:11–12

As a servant of Christ, Paul has learned to be content with every situation, whether he had plenty or little. His life was filled with the joy that comes from doing the will of God whatever the cost.

Philippians 4:10–20

At the end of the letter, Paul thanks the Philippians for the gift they sent him through Epaphroditus.

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Paul (Saul) Philippi

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