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Philippians 4:11
Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
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Philippians 4:11 in other translations
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
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8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 Do the things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
12 I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
14 However you did well that you shared in my affliction.
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