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Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Philippians 4:17 — KJV
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Philippians 4:17
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Philippians 4:17
Verse 17 of 23
Commentary
Commentary on Philippians 4:17
Theological / DevotionalI desire. Literally, “I am seeking for.” Paul was not soliciting further gifts, neither was he scorning the previous kindness of the Philippians. He was concerned with higher, spiritual issues.
Fruit. Literally, “the fruit.” Paul eagerly desired to see the Philippians growing in Christian grace and bearing still more fruits of the Spirit.
May abound. Rather, “increaseth,” or “aboundeth.”
Account. Paul sees the Christians’ good deeds as mounting up to enrich their lives in this present life, and to stand out brightly in the record when the judgment reveals the caliber of the lives they have led.
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