A.T. Robertson Commentary Philippians 4:17

"Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account." — Philippians 4:17 (ASV)

I seek for (επιζητω). Old verb, in N.T. only here and Ro 11:7 (linear present, I am seeking for). Lightfoot calls it "the Apostle's nervous anxiety to clear himself" of wanting more gifts. Why not say his delicate courtesy?