Philippians
“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”
Philippians 4:12
Philippians 4:12 (KJV) speaks to contentment, contentment money, and poverty — words set in Philippians, Paul's letter of joy from prison. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
Proverbs 30:8“All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”
Proverbs 15:15
Common questions
What does Philippians 4:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Philippians 4:12 reads: "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need." The verse speaks to contentment, contentment money, and poverty. To read it well, take it in the flow of Philippians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Philippians 4:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need." is Philippians 4:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Philippians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Philippians 4:12?
Verses that sit beside Philippians 4:12 include Philippians 4:11, Proverbs 15:16, and 1 Timothy 6:6. Reading them alongside Philippians 4:12 deepens the theme of contentment.
How can I pray with Philippians 4:12?
Read Philippians 4:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.