In respect of want (καθ' υστερησιν). Late and rare word from υστερεω, to be behind or too late, only here and Mr 12:44 in N.T.

Not that I speak in respect of want. Though Paul was, doubtless, often in circumstances of necessity, yet he did not make these remarks on…

I have learned.—The “I” is here emphatic. There is evident reference to the habit peculiar to St. Paul, and made by him his especi…

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

Is not that a splendid p…

Paul hastens to make clear that though he undoubtedly had a need, it was not relief of this need that primarily concerned him. He had “learned to b…

Not that I speak with respect to want: here we have a second correction, by which he guards against it being suspected that his s…

Not that I speak in respect of want
Either of want of will in them; of their slowness and backwardness in their care…

It is a good work to support and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy is not only to feel concern for our friends…

In his commentary, the Apostle first shows how the faithful should conduct themselves regarding the future. Here, he commends them for the past ben…