Bible Strands
Philippians 4:10
Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Philippian believers to note their recent restoration of concern for him, clarifying that their past worry was genuine but previously hindered by a lack of opportunity.
The words — ἐχάρην (echarēn) means "I rejoiced" and μεγάλως (megalōs) means "greatly," directly modifying Paul’s declaration that his joy is situated ἐν κυρίῳ (en kuriō), "in the Lord."
The thread — This pattern of practical support and pastoral comfort runs through 2 Corinthians 11:9, 2 Corinthians 7:6, and Galatians 6:6, where material provision and communal encouragement are consistently linked to shared faith.
Why it lands — The text states that Paul’s joy originates in the Lord rather than the gift itself, requiring readers to separate gratitude for generosity from personal contentment and to direct their primary emotional response toward God.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
- Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- 2 Corinthians 6:7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
- Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you.
- Psalms 85:6 Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
- Philippians 2:30 because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
- Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
- Hosea 14:7 They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.