Philippians 4:11

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Philippians 4:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
ESV
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.
NLT
11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.
MSG
11 Actually, I don't have a sense of needing anything personally. I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances.
CSB
11 I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

Philippians 4:11 In-Context

9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content 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, whether living in plenty or in want.
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Timothy 6:6,8; Hebrews 13:5
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