Philippians 4:18

God's Word

You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.

Cross References

Exodus 29:18

Then burn the whole ram on the altar. It’s a burnt offering, a soothing aroma, an offering by fire to the Lord.

Numbers 15:3

you may bring offerings by fire to the Lord. They may be burnt offerings or any other kind of sacrifice. They may be offered to fulfill a vow, as a freewill offering, or as one of your festival offerings. They may be cattle, sheep, or goats—offerings that are a soothing aroma to the Lord.

Numbers 7:62

He also brought a gold dish that weighed 4 ounces, filled with incense;

Acts 10:4

He stared at the angel and was terrified. Cornelius asked the angel, “What do you want, sir?” The angel answered him, “God is aware of your prayers and your gifts to the poor, and he has remembered you.

Romans 12:1

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

2 Corinthians 11:8

I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to serve you.

2 Corinthians 9:12

What you do to serve others not only provides for the needs of God’s people, but also produces more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Philippians 4:12

I know how to live in poverty or prosperity. No matter what the situation, I’ve learned the secret of how to live when I’m full or when I’m hungry, when I have too much or when I have too little.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters. It’s right to do this because your faith is showing remarkable growth and your love for each other is increasing.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.

1 Peter 2:5

You come to him as living stones, a spiritual house that is being built into a holy priesthood. So offer spiritual sacrifices that God accepts through Jesus Christ.