Philippians 4:11

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I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.

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  • 1 Tim 6:6-9 : 6 Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit. 7 For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either. 8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. 9 Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
  • Heb 13:5-6 : 5 Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said,“I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.” 6 So we can say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?”
  • Matt 6:31-34 : 31 So then, don’t worry saying,‘What will we eat?’ or‘What will we drink?’ or‘What will we wear?’ 32 For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
  • Phil 3:8 : 8 More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things– indeed, I regard them as dung!– that I may gain Christ,
  • 2 Cor 9:8 : 8 And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.
  • 2 Cor 11:27 : 27 in hard work and toil, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, many times without food, in cold and without enough clothing.
  • Heb 10:34 : 34 For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.
  • 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
  • Luke 3:14 : 14 Then some soldiers also asked him,“And as for us– what should we do?” He told them,“Take money from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay.”
  • 1 Cor 4:11-12 : 11 To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads. 12 We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
  • Gen 28:20 : 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying,“If God is with me and protects me on this journey I am taking and gives me food to eat and clothing to wear,
  • Exod 2:21 : 21 Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

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    12I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

    13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

    14Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.

  • 1 Tim 6:8
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    8But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.

  • Phil 4:9-10
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    9And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.

    10Appreciation for Support I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me.(Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)

  • Phil 4:17-19
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    17I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.

    18For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

    19And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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    4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

    5Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

    6Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.

    7And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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    6Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

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    5Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said,“I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”

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    9When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.

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    17The former proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, because they think they can cause trouble for me in my imprisonment.

    18What is the result? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

    19for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

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    17So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.

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    10Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

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    3So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

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    13For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.

    14At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

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    12Ministry as a Prisoner I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:

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    20For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

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    18in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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