Philippians 4:11
I do not say this because I am going short. However things stand with me, I have learned to be content.
Treated in 17 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Madame Guyon — The Prisoner Whose Spirit Could Not Be Confined cites Philippians 4:11–12
…whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound” (Philippians 4:11–12, KJV adapted). The Bastille could imprison her body but could not reach her spirit. She…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
John Chrysostom — The Golden-Mouthed Shepherd cites Philippians 4:11
…He had lived Paul’s testimony: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11, NIV). He had. And he had taught his flock, by word and by example, to do the same. A…
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Scripture Appendix: Prayers in God’s Word cites Philippians 4:11–12
…24:15 — “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Chapter 4 — Madame Guyon Philippians 4:11–12 — “I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites Philippians 4:11
…around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” Philippians 4:11 — “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Chapter 2 — Gregory the…
- The Key Teachings of Derek Prince ·
The Divine Exchange cites Philippians 4:11–12
…of all the riches of grace. Contentment, not accumulation, is the apostolic pattern (Philippians 4:11–12). With those qualifications, the core of the teaching is gloriously scriptural, and it is…
- The Key Teachings of Elisabeth Elliot ·
Discipline: The Glad Surrender cites PHILIPPIANS 4:11
…respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. PHILIPPIANS 4:11 The discipline of time is the stewardship of the hours God gives. She was famously…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 3 ·
Day 22 — Content cites Philippians 4:11–13
…plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:11–13 (BSB) Everywhere you look, someone is trying to convince you that you need something new.…
- The Key Teachings of John Calvin ·
Every Calling a Post cites PHILIPPIANS 4:11
…respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. PHILIPPIANS 4:11 An honest word Calvin’s teaching on calling has been enormously influential, and not all…
- Morning by Morning ·
February cites Philippians 4:11
…I have.” February 16 “I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11) These words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.10 The Tenth Commandment cites Phil 4: 11
…from contentment. ‘I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.’ Phil 4: 11. Content says, as Jacob did, ‘I have enough. ‘Gen 33: 11. I have a promise of heaven, and…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
What If I Can’t Stop Comparing Myself to Others? cites Philippians 4:11
…contentment. Paul said, “I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances” (Philippians 4:11). Learned. It’s a skill, and it grows with practice. If comparing yourself is linked to…
- Selected Sermons of George Whitefield ·
Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty cites Phil. 4:11
…are set over you; and “learn, whatsoever state you shall be in, therewith to be content,” Phil. 4:11. As I have spoken to you, I hope your wives also will suffer the word of exhortation…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 19 — Of Christian Liberty cites Phil. 4:11
…and “how to abound,” “to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need,” (Phil. 4:11). 10. Very many also err in this: as if their liberty were not safe and entire, without…
- Faithful With Little ·
The Learned Secret of Contentment cites Philippians 4:11-13
…how to do without. I have strength for every situation in the one who makes me strong.” (Philippians 4:11-13) Twice Paul uses the language of learning. “I have learned to be content.” “I have been…
- Faithful With Little ·
Appendix 1: A 30-Day Reading Plan cites Philippians 4:11-13
…Proverbs 30:8-9. Give me neither poverty nor wealth. Pray this prayer honestly. Day 11. Philippians 4:11-13. I have learned to be content. What is God teaching me through my circumstances? Day 12.…
- Portraits of Courage – Samuel Ajayi Crowther ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Philippians 4:11-13
…him stranded for a year, and he kept working. Scriptures to revisit 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; Philippians 4:11-13. Reflection 1. How did Crowther use his time while stranded? 2. What would it look like…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Philippians 4:6-13
…Neither is a technique for controlling outcomes. Scriptures to revisit Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:6-13, 19; James 4:2; Matthew 6:10; 1 John 5:14; 2 Corinthians 12:9. Reflection 1. Where does…