Philippians 4:10-23, NIV
Map: be contented-plenty or hungry-rain and drought-every situation-no whinging, be thankful to God (vs 10-12);…can do everything through him who gives me strength (vs 13); ..fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God..my God will meet ALL your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus vs 18, 19; ..our God and Father be GLORY for ever and ever vs 20.
Philippians 4:10-20, GNB
[10]In my life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don’t mean that you had stopped caring for me — you just had no chance to show it.
[11]And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learnt to be satisfied with what I have.
[12]I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learnt this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.
[13]I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
[14]But it was very good of you to help me in my troubles.
[15]You Philippians know very well that when I left Macedonia in the early days of preaching the Good News, you were the only church to help me; you were the only ones who shared my profits and losses.
[16]More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent it to me.
[17]It is not that I just want to receive gifts; rather, I want to see profit added to your account.
[18]Here, then, is my receipt for everything you have given me — and it has been more than enough! I have all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to him.
[19]And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.
[20]To our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever! Amen.