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Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.
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The Giver's Growth, Not the Gift
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's joy wasn't primarily about receiving material support. Instead, he was thrilled to see the 'fruit' of the Philippians' spiritual growth. He valued their generosity as evidence of their mature faith and love for the gospel, which was more important to him than his own comfort.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not because I desire a gift. "The reason why I rejoice in the reception of what you have sent to me is not that I am covetous." From the i…
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'…
19th Century
Anglican
Fruit that may abound (rather, abounds) to your account.—The metaphor is still kept, h…
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Baptist
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospe…
Paul’s readers must not suppose that he is primarily concerned with their gift as such, but rather in the development of the grace of giving among …
16th Century
Protestant
Not that I demand a gift. Again, he counters an unfavorable opinion that might be formed of excessive greed, so that they would not suppos…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not because I desire a gift This commendation of them he entered into, not because he desired another present to be …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
In his commentary, the Apostle first shows how the faithful should conduct themselves regarding the future. Here, he commends them for the past ben…
