Contentment in all circumstances10Your renewed concern for me has caused me to rejoice greatly in the Lord. I appreciate that in the past you had no opportunity to show such concern.11I am not suggesting that I am in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of the circumstances in which I find myself.12I certainly have known what it is to be in need and I have also known times of abundance. I learned how important it is to be content no matter what the situation, whether I am well fed or hungry, whether I am living in abundance or am lacking what I need.13I discovered that I am able to do everything through trusting in the One who always gives me strength.Thankfulness for Philippians' generosity14Yet I do appreciate your willingness to share in my troubles.15You Philippians are also fully aware that when you were first introduced to the gospel, you were the only church that undertook to share in the cost involved when I moved on from Macedonia. As a result, you also shared in the benefit of receiving.16Even when I was in Thessalonica, again and again you sent me the support I needed.17It is not that I am seeking a gift, only that more may be credited to your heavenly account!18I have received all I need and more besides. Now that I have received the gifts you sent by Epaphroditus I have plenty. Your gifts are a sweet offering, an acceptable sacrifice that pleases God.19And my God will surely supply for all your needs, drawing on the glorious riches He has given us through our unity with Christ Jesus.20Glory belongs to God our Father for all eternity. Amen! It shall be so!
Scripture quoted by permission. The passage above is taken from THE TRUTH VERSION. Copyright © 2009 by Colin Urquhart. All rights reserved worldwide. (The Truth New Testament)