Philippians 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:17 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:17 — KJV
“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”
— Philippians 4:17 (KJV)
Philippians 4:17 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 4:17
“My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men. My...: or, My father, let Job be tried”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:17: because, desire, may
“But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:17: because, gift, may
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:17: desire, gift, may
“And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:17: fruit, may
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:17: desire, fruit
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