11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.


In Context

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:11I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, with that to be content.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:11not that in respect of want I say it, for I did learn in the things in which I am — to be content;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.