Philippians 4:18 (ASV)

Passage

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:16 for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

Philippians 4:17 Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Philippians 4:18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:20 Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "all things", "abound", "filled", "having", "received", "epaphroditus", and "came". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "all things" and "abound", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 17's "Not that I seek for the gift..." into verse 19's "And my God shall supply every need...", so "all things" and "abound" belong inside that flow. In Philippians context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "all things" and "abound" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.