Philippians 4:11-12

God's Provision

11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be a content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and b hunger, abundance and c need.

  1. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:6
    Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment.
    1 Timothy 6:8
    But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
    2 Corinthians 9:8
    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
    Hebrews 13:5
    Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
  2. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 4:11
    To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless.
    2 Corinthians 11:27
    In toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.
  3. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 11:9
    And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
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