11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content(A) whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,(B) whether living in plenty or in want.(C) 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(D)

14 Yet it was good of you to share(E) in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days(F) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,(G) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;(H) 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(I) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(J) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(K) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(L) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(M) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

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

12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.

16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

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