Philippians 4:18

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

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

Latin

Habeo autem omnia, et abundo: repletus sum, acceptis ab Epaphrodito quæ misistis odorem suavitatis, hostiam acceptam, placentem Deo.

Original

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English

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.

Notes

Philippians 4:18

Epaphroditus 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).

Philippians 4:10–20

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

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi

Related verses

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Philippians 4:12
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 Corinthians 9:12
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.
Ephesians 5:2
…and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
Philippians 2:25–26
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.
1 Peter 2:5
…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.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
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.
Romans 12:1
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.
2 Corinthians 2:14–16
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.
John 12:3–8
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.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 8:1–15

People

Epaphroditus: A messenger and minister to Paul from Philippi

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Communication Deacon, Deaconess Epaphroditus Incense Perfume Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Church: Duty of, to Ministers Epaphroditus: A Messenger of Paul Helping Missionaries Liberality in Philippi Love to Man: Philippians Offerings: Figurative Philippi: Contributes to the Maintenance of Paul Sacrifices: Benevolence Sacrifices: Figurative Sweetness

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