Philippians 4:11

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Summary

Philippians 4:11

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

In respect

I have

Bible References

In respect

To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads.

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

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

in hard work and toil, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, many times without food, in cold and without enough clothing.

I have

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God is with me and protects me on this journey I am taking and gives me food to eat and clothing to wear,

Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

So then, don't worry saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?'

Then some soldiers also asked him, "And as for us -- what should we do?" He told them, "Take money from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay."

Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.

Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you."