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But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I have all things (απεχω παντα). As a receipt in full in appreciation of their kindness. Απεχω is common in the papyri and the ost…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But I have all. The marginal note says, "or, have received." The phrase here is equivalent to: "I have received everything. I have all I w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I have all, and abound.—The original is stronger, I have all to the full (Matthew 6:5; [Reference Matthew 6:1…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your accou…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The financial language continues as Paul says, “I have received full payment and even more.” The gifts brought by Epaphroditus (2:25–30) had comple…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have received all things, and abound. He declares in more explicit terms that he has what is sufficient, and honors their generosity wit…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But I have all things, and abound
Or "I have received all things", as the Syriac version renders it; all that they h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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