CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Philippians 4:10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/philippians/4-10.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/6/50_Php_04_10.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Philippians 4:10 - The Generosity of the Philippians" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/philippians/4-10.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/philippians/4-10.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/philippians/">Philippians</a> > <a href="/philippians/4.htm">Chapter 4</a> > Verse 10</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad10.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/philippians/4-9.htm" title="Philippians 4:9">◄</a> Philippians 4:10 <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm" title="Philippians 4:11">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/philippians/4.htm">New International Version</a> 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. <a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. <a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. <a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that now at last you have revived the caring for me, wherein also you were concerned, but you were lacking opportunity. <a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act. <a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived thinking about me; indeed, you were thinking about me before, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. <a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. <a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. <a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord has made me very grateful that at last you have thought about me once again. Actually, you were thinking about me all along, but you didn't have any chance to show it. <a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. <a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord has filled me with joy because you again showed interest in me. You were interested but did not have an opportunity to show it. <a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> In my life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don't mean that you had stopped caring for me--you just had no chance to show it. <a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly, because once again you have shown your concern for me. Of course, you were concerned for me but you did not have an opportunity to show it. <a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. <a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) <a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly that at last you have revived your concern for me; in which you were indeed concerned, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I rejoice with a deep and holy joy that now at length you have revived your thoughtfulness for my welfare. Indeed you have always been thoughtful for me, although opportunity failed you. <a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> But I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I rejoiced in the LORD greatly, that now at length you flourished again in caring for me, for which also you were caring, and lacked opportunity; <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that now at last you have revived the caring for me, wherein also you were concerned, but you were lacking opportunity. <a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye flourished again in caring for me, for which also ye were caring, and lacked opportunity; <a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that once already ye recovered new vigor; for thinking of me, upon whom ye were thinking, and ye had not time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly, that now at length your thought for me hath flourished again, as you did also think; but you were busied. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly, because finally, after some time, your feelings for me have flourished again, just as you formerly felt. For you had been preoccupied. <a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I rejoiced in our LORD greatly, that you have continued to care for me, just as you have always cared, even though you yourselves have not had sufficient. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I have rejoiced greatly in our Lord that you have come to be concerned for what is mine, just as you always were concerned, but you were not enabled;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at length your care for me has revived again; in this, indeed, you had me in mind, but you lacked opportunity. <a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I greatly rejoice in the Lord, because indeed you have at length revived to think about me; in whatsoever you indeed were thinking, nevertheless you lacked opportunity. <a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity. <a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now I joyfully thank the Lord, that your concern for me has at length reviv'd, not that you wanted the disposition, but only the opportunity. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I rejoice with a deep and holy joy that now at length you have revived your thoughtfulness for my welfare. Indeed you have always been thoughtful for me, although opportunity failed you. <a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye revived your thought in my behalf, for whom ye were taking thought, but ye lacked opportunity. <a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that your care for me has now flourished again; for whom ye were indeed careful before, but ye wanted opportunity. <a href="/parallel/philippians/4-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=812" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">The Generosity of the Philippians</a> 9Whatever 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<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Echarēn (V-AIP-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/3171.htm" title="3171: megalōs (Adv) -- Greatly, very much, vehemently. Adverb from megas; much.">greatly</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now."></a> <a href="/greek/4218.htm" title="4218: pote (Adv) -- At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever.">at last</a> <a href="/greek/330.htm" title="330: anethalete (V-AIA-2P) -- To thrive or flourish again, revive. From ana and thallo; to revive.">you have revived</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronein (V-PNA) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">concern</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: ephroneite (V-IIA-2P) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">You were indeed concerned,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/170.htm" title="170: ēkaireisthe (V-IIM/P-2P) -- To be without a suitable opportunity. From a compound of a and kairos; to be inopportune, i.e. To fail of a proper occasion.">you had no opportunity to show it.</a> 11I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a> Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:7-9</a> For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, / nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. / Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate. <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34-35</a> You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11-14</a> If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? / If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? ... <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a> For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-2</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a> A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me has flourished again; wherein you were also careful, but you lacked opportunity.I.<a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1,3</a> Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: … <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6,7</a> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … your.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.<a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.hath flourished.<a href="/psalms/85-6.htm">Psalm 85:6</a> Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?<a href="/hosea/14-7.htm">Hosea 14:7</a> They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.ye lacked.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,<a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Able</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Although</a> <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Always</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Care</a> <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-30.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/hosea/10-4.htm">Flourished</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">However</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Length</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-16.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm">Renewed</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Revived</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Thoughtful</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-2.htm">Thoughtfulness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Welfare</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">Although</a> <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Always</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Care</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Flourished</a> <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/colossians/1-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">However</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Length</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Renewed</a> <a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Revived</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Thoughtful</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-11.htm">Thoughtfulness</a> <a href="/genesis/37-14.htm">Welfare</a> <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div>1. <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a> 10. <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord Paul expresses profound joy, emphasizing that his joy is rooted in the Lord. This reflects the Christian teaching that true joy is found in a relationship with Christ, not in circumstances. Paul's joy is a recurring theme in Philippians, often called the "Epistle of Joy," despite being written from prison (<a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18, 2</a>:17-18, 3:1, 4:4).that at last you have revived your concern for me. The Philippians had previously supported Paul, but there had been a lapse in their ability to do so. The word "revived" suggests a renewal or blossoming, akin to a plant that blooms again after a dormant period. This reflects the deep bond and mutual care between Paul and the Philippian church, which was the first European church he founded (<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-40</a>).You were indeed concerned, Paul acknowledges their ongoing concern, affirming their consistent love and support. This concern is not new but has been a continuous sentiment. The Philippians' care is a model of Christian fellowship and partnership in the gospel (<a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5</a>).but you had no opportunity to show it. The lack of opportunity could have been due to various factors such as distance, communication challenges, or financial constraints. This phrase highlights the practical challenges of the early church in maintaining connections and support across distances. It also underscores the importance of seizing opportunities to support fellow believers when they arise, as seen in other Pauline letters (<a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He is expressing gratitude for the Philippians' renewed support. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, known for their generosity and partnership in the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia, where the first European church was established by Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, in whom Paul rejoices for the Philippians' concern. 5. <a href="/topical/c/concern.htm">Concern</a> The care and support the Philippians showed towards Paul, which had been revived.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_the_lord.htm">Rejoicing in the Lord</a> Paul’s joy is rooted in the Lord, not merely in the material support. Our joy should also be anchored in Christ, regardless of circumstances. <a href="/topical/r/reviving_concern.htm">Reviving Concern</a> The Philippians' renewed support shows the importance of seizing opportunities to help others. We should be attentive to the needs around us and act when possible. <a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_the_gospel.htm">Partnership in the Gospel</a> The Philippians' support is a model of partnership in ministry. We are called to support and partner with those spreading the gospel. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_contentment.htm">Gratitude and Contentment</a> Paul’s gratitude reflects a heart of contentment. We should cultivate thankfulness and contentment in all situations. <a href="/topical/o/opportunity_and_action.htm">Opportunity and Action</a> The Philippians had concern but lacked opportunity. When opportunities arise, we should act promptly to support others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a> <a href="/q/is_a_man_defined_by_his_thoughts.htm">Is your heart troubled by unnecessary worries?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_bible_verses_say_on_abundance.htm">How can we find joy in the Lord always?</a> <a href="/q/is_christian_comedy_appropriate.htm">Is Christian comedy considered appropriate entertainment?</a> <a href="/q/how_trust_paul's_claim_on_macedonian_giving.htm">In 2 Corinthians 8:1–2, how can we trust Paul’s claim that the impoverished Macedonians gave beyond their means if there’s no external historical data corroborating their extreme poverty? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10-20) These verses form a singularly graceful and dignified postscript, acknowledging the offerings of the Philippians sent by Epaphroditus, in a tone mingling apostolic commendation and blessing with a true brotherly thankfulness.(10) Now at the last.--There is in these words an expression of some hitherto disappointed expectation, not wholly unlike the stronger expression of wounded feeling in <a href="/context/2_timothy/4-9.htm" title="Do your diligence to come shortly to me:">2Timothy 4:9-10</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm" title="At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.">2Timothy 4:16</a>. At Caesarea St. Paul would have been necessarily cut off from the European churches; at Rome, the metropolis of universal concourse, he may have expected some earlier communication. But, fearing to wound the Philippians by even the semblance of reproof, in their case undeserved, he adds at once, "In which ye were also careful (before), but ye lacked opportunity.". Epaphroditus would seem to have arrived early, almost as soon as St. Paul's arrival at Rome gave them the opportunity which they previously lacked.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again. St. Paul thanks the Philippian Church for the gifts brought by Epaphroditus; his expressions, so courteous and yet so dignified, bespeak, like the Epistle to Philemon, like all his writings, the perfect gentleman in the best sense of the word. I rejoiced in the Lord; he fulfils his own precept (ver. 4). His joy rises kern the gift to the love which prompted the gift, and thence to the Divine Giver of that love. Greatly. Bengel says, "Hoc vix placuerit Stoico. Paulus ingentes affectns habuit, sed in Domino." The R.V. rendering of the following words is more literal: "Ye revived your thought for me." The verb is properly used of a tree putting forth fresh shoots after its winter sleep. Bengel thinks that the metaphor was derived from the season; the apostle was writing in the spring. Offsets, as Meyer, render differently, "Ye flourished again (i.e. in your circumstances) so as to mind my interests." As the words might seem to imply some degree of blame, St. Paul hastens to ascribe the delay of the Philippians to causes beyond their own control. Wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity; more literally, wherein ye did indeed take thought, as R.V. It may be that they had no suitable messenger; but St. Paul speaks of the "deep poverty" of the Macedonian Churches in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1, 2</a>, where he also praises their liberality. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I rejoice Ἐχάρην (Echarēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. greatly μεγάλως (megalōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> Greatly, very much, vehemently. Adverb from megas; much. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. at last ποτὲ (pote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4218.htm">Strong's 4218: </a> At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. you have revived ἀνεθάλετε (anethalete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_330.htm">Strong's 330: </a> To thrive or flourish again, revive. From ana and thallo; to revive. [your] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. concern φρονεῖν (phronein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. You were indeed concerned, ἐφρονεῖτε (ephroneite) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. but δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you had no opportunity [to show it]. ἠκαιρεῖσθε (ēkaireisthe) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_170.htm">Strong's 170: </a> To be without a suitable opportunity. From a compound of a and kairos; to be inopportune, i.e. To fail of a proper occasion. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 4:10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly (Philipp. Phil. Php.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philippians/4-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philippians 4:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philippians 4:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Philippians 4:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Philippians 4:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>