Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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 about Philippians 4:11
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 4:11
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10 Now I joyfully thank the Lord, that your concern for me has at length reviv'd. not that you wanted the disposition, but only the opportunity. 11 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, 12 I know how to abound: every where, and in every circumstance, I have been prepar'd for fulness or famine, for plenty or penury:
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2 Corinthians 11:27
expos'd to toil, to fatigue, to frequent watchings, to hunger and thirst, to frequent fastings, to cold and penury.
Philippians 3:8
nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ,
1 Timothy 6:6-9
Religion indeed with contentment leads to great gain.
Matthew 6:31-34
therefore make no such sollicitous enquiries, as what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or how shall we be clothed?
2 Corinthians 8:9
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
2 Corinthians 9:8
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
Hebrews 10:34
for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.
Hebrews 13:5-6
let your morals be free from avarice, being contented with what you have: for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Luke 3:14
the soldiers too made the same demand, how are we to act? he answer'd them, injure no man either by violence or by fraud, and be content with your pay.
1 Corinthians 4:11-12
to this very day we suffer both hunger, thirst, and penury: we are buffeted from place to place, as vagabonds:
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, though always cheerful; as poor, tho' inriching many; as having nothing, though contented with every thing.