Philippians 4:14
New International Version
Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.

New Living Translation
Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.

English Standard Version
Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

Berean Literal Bible
But you did well, having fellowship in my affliction.

King James Bible
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

New King James Version
Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my difficulty.

NASB 1995
Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.

NASB 1977
Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you have done well to fellowship with me in my affliction.

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.

Christian Standard Bible
Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.

American Standard Version
Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

Contemporary English Version
It was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time.

English Revised Version
Howbeit ye did well, that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.

Good News Translation
But it was very good of you to help me in my troubles.

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.

Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

NET Bible
Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.

New Heart English Bible
Still, you have done well to share my hardship.

Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

Weymouth New Testament
Yet I thank you for taking your share in my troubles.

World English Bible
However you did well that you shared in my affliction.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but you did well, having shared in my tribulation;

Berean Literal Bible
But you did well, having fellowship in my affliction.

Young's Literal Translation
but ye did well, having communicated with my tribulation;

Smith's Literal Translation
But ye did well, participating together in my pressure.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nevertheless you have done well in communicating to my tribulation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, you have done well by sharing in my tribulation.

New American Bible
Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress.

New Revised Standard Version
In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But you have done well to share my difficulties.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
However, you have done well in that you have shared with my afflictions.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Yet you have done well in contributing to the relief of my affliction.

Godbey New Testament
Moreover you did beautifully, communicating with my tribulation.

Haweis New Testament
Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your communications to me during my affliction.

Mace New Testament
however, you acted generously in assisting me in my necessity:

Weymouth New Testament
Yet I thank you for taking your share in my troubles.

Worrell New Testament
Notwithstanding, ye did well, in sharing with me in my tribulation.

Worsley New Testament
Nevertheless ye did well in communicating to the relief of my affliction.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Generosity of the Philippians
13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. 15And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.…

Cross References
2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...

Romans 15:26-27
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

2 Corinthians 9:12-13
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

1 Thessalonians 2:9
Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

1 Corinthians 9:11
If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?

2 Corinthians 1:7
And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Luke 8:3
Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.

Matthew 25:40
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”


Treasury of Scripture

Notwithstanding you have well done, that you did communicate with my affliction.

ye have.

1 Kings 8:18
And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

2 Chronicles 6:8
But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:

Matthew 25:21
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

ye did.

Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

Romans 15:27
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

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Philippians 4
1. From particular admonitions,
4. he proceeds to general exhortations,
10. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.
19. And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.














Nevertheless
This word serves as a transition, indicating a shift in thought. In Greek, it is "πλὴν" (plēn), which often introduces a contrast or exception. Here, Paul acknowledges the Philippians' actions despite the previous context of his contentment in all circumstances. It highlights the importance of their support, showing that even though Paul is content, their partnership is still valuable and commendable.

you have done well
The phrase "done well" is translated from the Greek "καλῶς ἐποιήσατε" (kalōs epoiēsate). "Kalos" means good, noble, or honorable, and "epoiēsate" means to do or make. This commendation reflects the moral and spiritual excellence of the Philippians' actions. Paul is affirming that their support is not just beneficial but is also a righteous and praiseworthy act, aligning with Christian virtues.

to share
The Greek word here is "συγκοινωνήσαντες" (synkoinōnēsantes), which means to participate or share in fellowship. This term is rich with the idea of partnership and communion. It implies a deep, mutual involvement and support, not just a superficial or one-time act. The Philippians' sharing is an expression of their unity with Paul and their commitment to the Gospel mission.

in my affliction
"Affliction" is translated from the Greek "θλίψει" (thlipsei), which refers to distress, trouble, or suffering. Paul often faced hardships in his ministry, and this word encompasses the trials and tribulations he endured for the sake of the Gospel. The Philippians' willingness to share in Paul's affliction demonstrates their empathy and solidarity, reflecting the Christian call to bear one another's burdens as part of the body of Christ.

(14) Ye have well done.--Properly, Ye did well, in sending the offerings. In this, says St. Paul, they "did communicate with his affliction," that is (see Philippians 1:7), they made it their own, helping him to bear it, by sympathy and sacrifice for his sake. The whole is an illustration of his own words (Acts 20:35), "It is blessed to receive" what is lovingly given; but it is "rather blessed to give." He had the lower blessedness, they the higher; and he rejoiced that it was so.

Verse 14. - Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction; rather, as R.V., ye had fellowship with my affilction. St. Paul values the sympathy, the fellow-feeling, more than the gifts; he could have done without the gifts, but they were precious as a proof of love.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Nevertheless,
Πλὴν (Plēn)
Conjunction
Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.

you have done
ἐποιήσατε (epoiēsate)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

well
καλῶς (kalōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2573: Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

to share in
συνκοινωνήσαντές (synkoinōnēsantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4790: From sun and koinoneo; to share in company with, i.e. Co-participate in.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

affliction.
θλίψει (thlipsei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.


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