Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear,
Philippians 4:11 - New Revised Standard Version Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. American Standard Version (1901) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. Common English Bible I’m not saying this because I need anything, for I have learned how to be content in any circumstance. Catholic Public Domain Version I am not saying this as if out of need. For I have learned that, in whatever state I am, it is sufficient. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith. |
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear,
Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah in marriage.
Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.”
in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, hungry and thirsty, often without food, cold and naked.
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.