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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:16

For even in Thessalonica ,.... When the apostle was there; for from Philippi he went to Thessalonica; see Acts 17:1 , ye sent once and again unto my necessity ; for his use and service, to support him while he was at that place, and relieve and assist him in his necessities; for the people at Thessalonica were either not able to communicate, or were not of a beneficent disposition, or the apostle did not care to be chargeable to them; and they seem many of them to have been idle and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:17

Not because I desire a gift ,.... This commendation of them he entered into, not because he desired another present to be made to him, either by them or others; he was not a man of such a disposition, he was not like one of those that could never have enough; he was fully satisfied and highly contented with what he had; he was not like the false teachers, that made merchandise of men; he sought not theirs, but them: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account ; he had planted... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:18

But I have all things, and abound ,.... Or "I have received all things", as the Syriac version renders it; all that they had sent by Epaphroditus; and for which he now gives a receipt; and by virtue of which he now abounded; and which abundance of his was not so much owing to the largeness of their presents, as to the peace of his mind; looking upon this gift of theirs, though it might be but small in itself, a fulness to him; for he adds, I am full ; as much as he desired, he wanted no... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need ,.... Or "fulfil all your need": the Jews, when they would comfort any, under the loss of any worldly enjoyment, used to say, המקום ימלא לך חסרונך , "God fulfil", or "will fulfil thy need" F6 T. Bab. Betacot, fol. 16. 2. Debarim Rabba, sect. 4. fol. 239. 4. . The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions, read these words as a wish or prayer, "but may my God supply" or "fulfil all your need"; I am not able to make you any returns, but I... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:20

Now unto God and our Father ,.... To God, who is our Father in Christ, be glory for ever and ever, Amen ; for all the grace he gives now, and for all the glory and happiness expected hereafter; for the supply of every want both temporal and spiritual; seeing every good gift comes from him, and is to be ascribed to his free grace and favour, and not to any deserts of men: and particularly he may mean for what they had sent him, and he had received from them. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10

But I rejoiced in the Lord - Every good comes from God, either immediately from his providence or from his grace; therefore the apostle thanks God for the kindness of the Philippians towards him; for it was God that gave them the power, and directed their hearts to use it. Hath flourished again - They had helped him before, Phlippians 2:25 ; they had ceased for a time, and now they began again. This is evidently designed by the apostle, as the word ανεθαλετε implies, which is a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak in respect of want - I am quite unconcerned in this respect; leaving the whole of my support, while bound for the testimony of Jesus, to the providence of God. For I have learned - I am so satisfied with the wise providence and goodness of God, that I know whatever he determines is the best; and therefore I am perfectly contented that he should govern the world in that way which seems best to his godly wisdom. How true is the proverb, A contented mind is a continual... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:12

I know - how to be abased - I have passed through all these states; I know how to conduct myself in each, and how to extract good from all. And he had passed through these things, especially the hardships, so that he had learned the lesson perfectly, as the word μεμυημαι implies; he was thoroughly instructed; fully initiated into all the mysteries of poverty and want, and of the supporting hand of God in the whole. See here the state to which God permitted his chief apostle to be reduced!... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:13

I can do all things - It was not a habit which he had acquired by frequent exercise, it was a disposition which he had by grace; and he was enabled to do all by the power of an indwelling Christ. Through Him who strengtheneth me is the reading of some of the best MSS., versions, and fathers; the word Χριστῳ , Christ, being omitted. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:14

Ye have well done - Though I have learned all these important lessons, and am never miserable in want, yet ye have done well in sending me relief in the time of affliction. read more

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