Philippians 4:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:11 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:11 — KJV
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
— Philippians 4:11 (KJV)
Philippians 4:11 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 4:11
“Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:11: speak, whatsoever
“Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. Whatsoever...: or, Say what is thy mind and I will do, etc desireth: Heb. speaketh, or, thinketh”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:11: speak, whatsoever
“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:11: speak, learned
“But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:11: speak, whatsoever
“But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:11: speak, whatsoever
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