Philippians 4:10

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But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

Original Language Analysis

Ἐχάρην I rejoiced G5463
Ἐχάρην I rejoiced
Strong's: G5463
Word #: 1 of 19
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
δέ But G1161
δέ But
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 2 of 19
but, and, etc
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 3 of 19
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
κυρίῳ the Lord G2962
κυρίῳ the Lord
Strong's: G2962
Word #: 4 of 19
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
μεγάλως greatly G3171
μεγάλως greatly
Strong's: G3171
Word #: 5 of 19
much
ὅτι that G3754
ὅτι that
Strong's: G3754
Word #: 6 of 19
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἤδη now G2235
ἤδη now
Strong's: G2235
Word #: 7 of 19
even now
ποτὲ at the last G4218
ποτὲ at the last
Strong's: G4218
Word #: 8 of 19
indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
ἀνεθάλετε hath flourished again G330
ἀνεθάλετε hath flourished again
Strong's: G330
Word #: 9 of 19
to revive
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπὲρ of G5228
ὑπὲρ of
Strong's: G5228
Word #: 11 of 19
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
ἐμοῦ me G1700
ἐμοῦ me
Strong's: G1700
Word #: 12 of 19
of me
ἐφρονεῖτε careful G5426
ἐφρονεῖτε careful
Strong's: G5426
Word #: 13 of 19
to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
ἐφ' wherein G1909
ἐφ' wherein
Strong's: G1909
Word #: 14 of 19
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
ᾧ G3739
ᾧ
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 15 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ also G2532
καὶ also
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 16 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐφρονεῖτε careful G5426
ἐφρονεῖτε careful
Strong's: G5426
Word #: 17 of 19
to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
ἠκαιρεῖσθε ye lacked opportunity G170
ἠκαιρεῖσθε ye lacked opportunity
Strong's: G170
Word #: 18 of 19
to be inopportune (for oneself), i.e., to fail of a proper occasion
δέ But G1161
δέ But
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 19 of 19
but, and, etc

Analysis & Commentary

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

Echarēn...megalōs ("I rejoiced greatly")—Philippian support renewed. Anethalet e("flourished again")—botanical metaphor. Ēkaireis the ("you lacked opportunity")—not negligence but circumstances. This verse contributes to Philippians chapter 4's themes of joy, peace, contentment, and gratitude—Paul's prison epistle climax showing joy transcending circumstances through Christ's sufficiency.

Historical Context

Philippians chapter 4 concludes Paul's most joyful letter, written from Roman imprisonment (c. AD 60-62). The Philippian church, Paul's most faithful financial partner, sent support via Epaphroditus. Paul's gratitude, exhortations to joy and peace, and contentment teaching modeled Christ-centered living regardless of external circumstances—a powerful witness in the Roman world.

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