Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. New Living Translation I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness. English Standard Version Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. Berean Standard Bible Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. Berean Literal Bible Not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit abounding to your account. King James Bible Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. New King James Version Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. New American Standard Bible Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the profit which increases to your account. NASB 1995 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. NASB 1977 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. Legacy Standard Bible Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit which increases to your account. Amplified Bible Not that I seek the gift itself, but I do seek the profit which increases to your [heavenly] account [the blessing which is accumulating for you]. Christian Standard Bible Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. Holman Christian Standard Bible Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. American Standard Version Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Not that I seek gifts, but I seek that fruit may abound to you. Contemporary English Version I am not trying to get something from you, but I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving. Douay-Rheims Bible Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account. English Revised Version Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. GOD'S WORD® Translation It's not that I'm looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I'm looking for your resources to increase. Good News Translation It is not that I just want to receive gifts; rather, I want to see profit added to your account. International Standard Version It is not that I am looking for a gift. No, I want to see that you receive the fruit that increases to your benefit. Literal Standard Version not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account; Majority Standard Bible Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. New American Bible It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account. NET Bible I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account. New Revised Standard Version Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account. New Heart English Bible Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your account. Webster's Bible Translation Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Weymouth New Testament Not that I crave for gifts from you, but I do want to see abundant fruit bring you honour. World English Bible Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account. Young's Literal Translation not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Generosity of the Philippians…16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. 17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. 18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 9:11 If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? 2 Corinthians 9:5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. Treasury of Scripture Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. because. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Malachi 1:10 Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand. Acts 20:33,34 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel… fruit. Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. Micah 7:1 Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. John 15:8,16 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples… to. Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Matthew 10:40-42 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me… Matthew 25:34-40 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: … Jump to Previous Abound Abounding Abundant Account Crave Credit Credited Desire Fruit Gift Gifts Honour Increases Increaseth Itself Offering Overflowing Profit Seek WantJump to Next Abound Abounding Abundant Account Crave Credit Credited Desire Fruit Gift Gifts Honour Increases Increaseth Itself Offering Overflowing Profit Seek WantPhilippians 4 1. From particular admonitions,4. he proceeds to general exhortations, 10. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison. 19. And so he concludes with prayer and salutations. (17) Fruit that may abound (rather, abounds) to your account.--The metaphor is still kept, hardly disturbed by the introduction of the word "fruit," since this is so constantly used in the sense of "recompense" that it readily lends itself to pecuniary associations. There is, says St. Paul, "the fruit" of reward, which "is over" as a surplus, or rather a balance, "placed to their account." Their gift is a token of love and gratitude to him; but, as Christian almsgiving, it is something more, and what that something more is will be seen hereafter, when all accounts shall be finally taken. The idea is not unlike that of Proverbs 19:17, "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and behold, what he layeth out it shall be paid him again."Verse 17. - Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account; rather, as R.V., not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that creaseth to your account. He shrinks sensitively from the danger of being mistaken; his words are not to be understood as a hint for further gifts. It is not the gift that he desires; but there is something which he longs for, and that is, charity, the fruit of the Spirit, showing itself in the generosity of the Philippians - the fruit of good works, continually increasing, and set down in heaven to their account. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek NotΟὐχ (Ouch) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I am seeking ἐπιζητῶ (epizētō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1934: To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave. a τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift, δόμα (doma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1390: A gift, present. From the base of didomi; a present. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I am looking for ἐπιζητῶ (epizētō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1934: To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fruit καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. that τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. may be credited πλεονάζοντα (pleonazonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4121: From pleion; to do, make or be more, i.e. Increase; by extension, to superabound. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. account. λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Links Philippians 4:17 NIVPhilippians 4:17 NLT Philippians 4:17 ESV Philippians 4:17 NASB Philippians 4:17 KJV Philippians 4:17 BibleApps.com Philippians 4:17 Biblia Paralela Philippians 4:17 Chinese Bible Philippians 4:17 French Bible Philippians 4:17 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philippians 4:17 Not that I seek for the gift (Philipp. Phil. Php.) |
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