Devine Scripture

Philippians 4:17

Philippians chapter 4 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Context

v.16for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

v.17This passage

v.18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 3:3

    no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

  • Micah 7:1

    Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat; my soul desireth the first-ripe fig.

  • Acts 20:33

    I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

  • Hebrews 6:10

    for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

  • Proverbs 19:17

    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

  • 1 Peter 5:2

    Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;