Philippians 4:18 (YLT)

Passage

and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you--an odour of a sweet smell--a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:

Nearby Context

Philippians 4:16 because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;

Philippians 4:17 not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account;

Philippians 4:18 and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you--an odour of a sweet smell--a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:

Philippians 4:19 and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;

Philippians 4:20 and to God, even our Father, <FI>is<Fi> the glory--to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "all things", "abound", "filled", "having", "received", "epaphroditus", and "you--an". 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 after the gift..." into verse 19's "and my God shall supply all your...", 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.