Philippians 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:18 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:18 — KJV
“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. I have all: or, I have received all”
— Philippians 4:18 (KJV)
Philippians 4:18 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 4:18
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:18: sent, sacrifice, acceptable
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:18: abound, having, things
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:18: sweet, smell, sacrifice
“And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:18: odour, sweet, smell
“But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:18: things, sacrifice, god
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