Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
New American Standard Bible
Not that I speak
King James Version
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Holman Bible
I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
International Standard Version
I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.
A Conservative Version
Not that I speak regarding need, for I have learned in what things I am to be content.
American Standard Version
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.
Amplified
Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.
Anderson New Testament
I do not speak in respect to want: for I have learned, in whatever condition I am, to be content.
Bible in Basic English
But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself.
Common New Testament
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
Daniel Mace New Testament
it is not my indigence that makes me say this: for I have learn'd, in whatevever state I am, therewith to be content: I know how to be in want,
Darby Translation
Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.
Godbey New Testament
Not that I speak concerning deficiency: for I have learned to be content with those things amid which I am.
Goodspeed New Testament
Not that I have anything to complain of, for I have learned how to be contented with the condition I am in.
John Wesley New Testament
Not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, to be content.
Julia Smith Translation
Not that I speak concerning want; for I have learned, among whom I am, to be satisfied with my condition.
King James 2000
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever [circumstances] I am.
Modern King James verseion
Not that I speak according to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content.
Moffatt New Testament
Not that I complain of want, for I have learned how to be content wherever I am.
Montgomery New Testament
Not that I speak as if I were in want, for at least have learned how to be content, whatever happens.
NET Bible
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.
New Heart English Bible
Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
Noyes New Testament
Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.
Sawyer New Testament
Not that I speak of want; for I have learned in whatever circumstances I am to be contented.
The Emphasized Bible
Not that, as to coming short, I am speaking, for, I, have learned, in whatsoever circumstances I am, to be, independent:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Not that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in whatever circumstances I am, to be content.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances.
Webster
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, with that to be content.
Weymouth New Testament
I do not refer to this through fear of privation, for (for my part)
Williams New Testament
Not that I refer to any personal want, for I have learned to be contented in whatever circumstances I am.
World English Bible
Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
Worrell New Testament
Not that I am speaking in respect of want; for I learned in whatsoever circumstances I am, to be content.
Worsley New Testament
Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learnt in whatever circumstances I am, to be contented.
Youngs Literal Translation
not that in respect of want I say it, for I did learn in the things in which I am -- to be content;
Themes
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Christian conduct » Being contented
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
Lessons of life » Result in perfect contentment
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 4:11
Devotionals containing Philippians 4:11
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 4:11
Prayers for Philippians 4:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Support For Paul's Ministry
10 I am rejoicing very much in [fellowship with] the Lord that now, after some time, you people have revived your concern for me. Actually, you were concerned, but lacked the opportunity [to show it]. 11 I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.
Phrases
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Cross References
2 Corinthians 11:27
I have worked and suffered. I have often gone without sleep, been hungry and thirsty, often gone without food [i.e., for spiritual reasons], been cold and had inadequate clothing.
Philippians 3:8
What is more, I consider everything to be a loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus [as] my Lord, for whose sake I have suffered the loss of all things. [I now] consider [all of] them to be trash, in order to gain Christ
1 Timothy 6:6-9
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
Matthew 6:31-34
Therefore, do not worry by asking, 'What are we going to eat?' or 'What are we going to drink?' or 'What are we going to wear?'
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to provide you with abundant gifts, so that you will always have plenty of everything, and that you will also have plenty for doing every good deed.
Hebrews 10:34
For you showed sympathy for those who were in prison and accepted it joyfully when your [own] possessions were taken away, [because] you knew that you yourselves had a better and more permanent possession [in heaven].
Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
Luke 3:14
Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."
1 Corinthians 4:11-12
Even to this moment, we [apostles] are hungry and thirsty; we have inadequate clothing; we have been beaten; we do not have a permanent place to live;
2 Corinthians 6:10
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.