Parallel Verses
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.
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.
An Understandable Version
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content 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.
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
Images Philippians 4:11
Prayers for Philippians 4:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Support For Paul's Ministry
10 I was very glad, as a Christian, to have your interest in me revive again after so long; for you have always been interested, but you have had no opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I have anything to complain of, for I have learned how to be contented with the condition I am in. 12 I know how to live humbly and I know how to enjoy plenty. I have learned the secret, in any and all conditions, of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of going without.
Phrases
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Cross References
2 Corinthians 11:27
through toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger and thirst, often without food, and exposed to cold.
Philippians 3:8
Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ
1 Timothy 6:6-9
And religion with contentment is a great means of gain.
Matthew 6:31-34
So do not worry and say, 'What shall we have to eat?' or 'What shall we have to drink?' or 'What shall we have to wear?'
2 Corinthians 8:9
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:8
God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance so that you will always have enough for every situation, and ample means for every good enterprise:
Hebrews 10:34
For you showed sympathy with those who were in prison, and you put up with it cheerfully when your property was taken from you, for you knew that you had in yourselves a greater possession that was lasting.
Hebrews 13:5-6
You must not be avaricious; you must be content with what you have, for God himself has said, "I will never let go of you or desert you!"
Luke 3:14
And soldiers would ask him, "And what ought we to do?" He said to them, "Do not extort money or make false charges against people, but be satisfied with your pay."
1 Corinthians 4:11-12
To this day we have gone hungry, thirsty, and ill-clad; we have had rough usage, we have had no home,
2 Corinthians 6:10
pained, when I am always glad, poor, when I make many others rich, penniless, when really I own everything.