Philippians 4:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:10-19

In these verses we have the thankful grateful acknowledgment which the apostle makes of the kindness of the Philippians in sending him a present for his support, now that he was a prisoner at Rome. And here, I. He takes occasion to acknowledge their former kindnesses to him, and to make mention of them, Phil. 4:15, 16. Paul had a grateful spirit; for, though what his friends did for him was nothing in comparison of what he deserved from them and the obligations he had laid upon them, yet he... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:10-13

4:10-13 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that now at length you have made your thoughtfulness for me to blossom again. That was a matter indeed about which you were always thoughtful, but you had no opportunity. Not that I speak as if I were in a state of want, for I have teamed to be content in whatever situation I am. I know both how to live in the humblest circumstances, and how to have far more than enough, In everything and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:10

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly ,.... The apostle proceeds to the last part of this epistle, and to take notice of the present which these Philippians had sent him, on account of which this his rejoicing was; and which was not small but great, and was not of a carnal but spiritual kind; it was a joy in the Holy Ghost, which is opposed to meats and drinks, and earthly enjoyments; it was a joy in the Lord; "in our Lord", as the Syriac version renders it; it was not so much on account of the... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10

Verse 10 10But I rejoiced He now declares the gratitude of his mind towards the Philippians, that they may not regret their beneficence, (246) as is usually the case when we think that our services are despised, or are reckoned of no account. They had sent him by Epaphroditus supplies for the relief of his necessity; he declares that their present had been acceptable to him, and he says, that he rejoiced that they had plucked up new vigor so as to exercise care respecting him. The metaphor is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again . St. Paul thanks the Philippian Church for the gifts brought by Epaphroditus; his expressions, so courteous and yet so dignified, bespeak, like the Epistle to Phlippians, like all his writings, the perfect gentleman in the best sense of the word. I rejoiced in the Lord ; he fulfils his own precept ( Phlippians 1:4 ). His joy rises kern the gift to the love which prompted the gift, and thence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-13

St. Paul's happy temper. I. HIS JOY OVER THE AFFECTION OF THE PHILIPPIANS . 1 . Their loving thought for him gave him great joy. He greatly loved his converts; their love for him was, next after the blessed love of Christ, his greatest comfort and support. He rejoiced in the proof of their love; it was sweet to him; it was good for them, an evidence of their spiritual progress. 2 . He may perhaps have feared that their love was growing cold ; now he rejoiced.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-13

The secret of contentment. The apostle now turns to his personal relations with the Philippians, and commends them for their considerate and timely liberality in the times of his distress. I. THE APOSTLE 'S JOY IN THEIR LIBERALITY . "But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that at length ye retired your interest in me; in which, indeed, ye did interest yourselves, but ye had no opportunity." 1 . There never was a man who more keenly appreciated Christian kindness than the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-17

Man in model aspects. "But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-20

Paul thanks the Philippians for their contribution. There is noticeable throughout mingled dignity and delicacy. He is careful on the one hand to maintain his independence, and on the other hand to show his sense of their kindness. I. THE REVIVED THOUGHT SHOWN IN THEIR CONTRIBUTION . "But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity." The occurrence was associated in... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:10-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 4:10-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:10

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-20

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