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But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
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Giving as an Act of Worship
Paul uses Old Testament sacrificial language ('odor of a sweet smell,' 'sacrifice acceptable') to describe the Philippians' gift. Commentators explain this elevates their generosity from a simple act of kindness to a spiritual act of worship. Your giving to support God's work and His people is not just a donation; it is a sacred offering that is 'well-pleasing to God.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
I have all, and abound.—The original is stronger, I have all to the full (Matthew 6:5; [Reference Matthew 6:1…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
I have received all things, and abound. He declares in more explicit terms that he has what is sufficient, and honors their generosity wit…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I have all things, and abound Or "I have received all things", as the Syriac version renders it; all that they h…
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…
