Philippians 4:17

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Summary

Philippians 4:17

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

Because

Fruit

To

Hebrews 6:10

General references

Exodus 36:5

Proverbs 3:9

Bible References

Because

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

Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

Fruit

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit.

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

To

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

General references

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: