Philippians 4:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Philippians 4:17

BSB
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
AKJV
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
CPDV
It is not that I am seeking a gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that abounds to your benefit.
ERV
Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
NHEB
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your account.
SMT
Not that I covet a gift: but I covet fruit abounding to your word.

Commentary for Philippians 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Philippians 4:17
Summary
Desires spiritual benefit accumulation for givers
Event
Clarification of givers' spiritual benefit
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching