Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Treasury of Scripture because. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content. Malachi 1:10 Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing... Acts 20:33,34 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel... 1 Corinthians 9:12-15 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things... 2 Corinthians 11:16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: 1 Timothy 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith... Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker... 1 Peter 5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre... 2 Peter 2:3,15 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingers not... Jude 1:11 Woe to them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward... fruit. Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Micah 7:1 Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat... John 15:8,16 Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples... Romans 15:28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. 2 Corinthians 9:9-13 (As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever... Titus 3:14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. to. Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. Matthew 10:40-42 He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me... Matthew 25:34-40 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father... Luke 14:12-14 Then said he also to him that bade him, When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers... Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name...
Context Philippian Generosity
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me has flourished again; wherein you were also careful, but you lacked opportunity. 11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content. 12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 14Notwithstanding you have well done, that you did communicate with my affliction. 15Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only. 16For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my necessity. 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.
Darby Bible Translation
Not that I seek gift, but I seek fruit abounding to your account.
King James Bible
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Young's Literal Translation
not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account;
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