Philippians 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. I. THE RECIPIENT — is placed under obligation — if unselfish and content he has no desire for a gift — values it chiefly for the giver's sake. II. THE GIVER — gratifies a noble feeling — sows precious seed — has in prospect an abundant harvest. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.WEB: Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account. |
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