Philippians 4:11-13 KJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:13

Verse 13 13I can do all things through Christ As he had boasted of things that were very great, (249) in order that this might not be attributed to pride or furnish others with occasion of foolish boasting, he adds, that it is by Christ that he is endowed with this fortitude. “I can do all things, ” says he, “but it is in Christ, not by my own power, for it is Christ that supplies me with strength.” Hence we infer, that Christ will not be less strong and invincible in us also, if, conscious of... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23

The art of Divine contentment. The Philippians, having sent by Epaphroditus certain love-tokens to the apostle, must have a receipt from the magnanimous receiver. Most likely they were not of much intrinsic value, but Paul's great heart rejoices over them and calls them "an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice well-pleasing unto God." At the same time, he lets them know that he could have been content without these love-tokens, though he is delighted with them; for he has learned the lesson... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content . He explains himself; it is not want that prompted his words. Literally, I learned (the verb is aorist); that is , when he became a Christian. The A.V. is verbally inaccurate in the following words, which mean literally, "In the circumstances in which I am." But the sense is the same. St. Paul is speaking of his present condition: he is content with it, though it involves all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11

Contentment. To be contented with one's lot is a thing to be desired; to be contented with one's self is a thing to be dreaded. Our lot is that which God has been pleased to choose for us. Our self is that character or disposition which is being daily built up by our co-operation with God's grace. I. ST . PAUL 'S DISCONTENT WITH HIMSELF . (See Philippians 2:12-14 .) It is his sense of need which aroused the desire for, and therefore secured the possession of, spiritual... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11-12

The secret of contentment. I. CONTENTMENT IS A RARE AND PRECIOUS CHRISTIAN GRACE . It must be distinguished from spiritual self-satisfaction, which is sinful and fatal, and is concerned with our own inner condition, while true contentment has regard to our external circumstances. It must also be distinguished from the recklessness of folly and from the apathy of despair. It is a quiet restfulness in the midst of all kinds of changing events. 1 . It is rare and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:12

I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound . St. Paul had experience both of sorrow and of joy, both of distress and of comfort; he knew how to bear himself in both, because his chiefest joy was "in the Lord." This abiding joy raised him above the vicissitudes of this mortal state, and gave him an αὐτάρεκια , a Christian independence, which enabled him to act becomingly both in adversity and in prosperity. Everywhere and in all things I am instructed ; literally, as R.V.,... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:13

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:12

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