Study it in the app“But I have received in full everything and I abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you, a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable, pleasing to God.”
ButδὲI have received in fullἀπέχωeverythingπάνταandκαὶI abound;περισσεύωI am filled,πεπλήρωμαιhaving receivedδεξάμενοςfromπαρὰEpaphroditusἘπαφροδίτουthe thingsτὰfromπαρ’you,ὑμῶνa fragrantεὐωδίαςaroma,ὀσμὴνa sacrificeθυσίανacceptable,δεκτήνpleasingεὐάρεστονto God.τῷ θεῷ
paid in full
To have been paid in full already: "they have their reward".
Where else “apechō” appearsabound
To have plenty, and more and more.
Where else “perisseuō” appearsfill
To occupy something completely, leaving no gap.
Where else “peplērōmai” appearswelcome
To gladly take in someone or something.
Where else “dexamenos” appearsEpaphroditus
Epaphroditus: a believer from Philippi sent to help Paul.
Where else “Epaphroditou” appearsfragrance
Fragrance, a pleasing scent.
Where else “euōdias” appearsfragrance
Smell, fragrance; the perfume that spreads.
Where else “osmēn” appearsoffering of self
What one gives to God: one's life, one's praise.
Where else “thysian” appearsacceptable, welcome
Acceptable, welcome, favorable.
Where else “dektēn” appearspleasing, acceptable
Pleasing, acceptable: what pleases someone.
Where else “euareston” appearsGod
The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.
Where else “theōi” appears17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your account.
18 · This verse (above)
19And my God will fill every need of yours according to his riches in glory in the Messiah Jesus.
1. What it says
What does Paul say about anxiety, prayer, and the peace of God (v. 6-7)?
2. What it means
Paul says he has learned to be content in any situation (v. 11-13). How does he explain how he did it?
3. How I live it
Paul invites us to think about what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy (v. 8). What good thing could you think about today?
