Philippians Chapter 4, Verse 18
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18: απεχω δε παντα και περισσευω πεπληρωμαι δεξαμενος παρα επαφροδιτου τα παρ υμων οσμην ευωδιας θυσιαν δεκτην ευαρεστον τω θεω
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.
18: But I have all and abound: I am filled, having received from
Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable
sacrifice, pleasing to God.
But I have all. Marg., "or, have received." The phrase here is equivalent to, "I have received everything. I have all I want, and desire no more." He was entirely satisfied. What they had sent to him is, of course, now unknown. It is sufficient to know that it was of such a nature as to make his situation comfortable.
I am full. I have enough. This is a strong expression, denoting that by nothing was lacking.
Having received of Epaphroditus. See "Phil 2:25".
An odour of a sweet smell. This does not mean that it was such an odour to Paul, but to God. He regarded it as an offering which they had made to God himself; and he was persuaded that he would regard it as acceptable to him. They had doubtless made the offering, not merely from personal friendship for Paul, but because he was a minister of Christ, and from love to his cause; and Paul felt assured that this offering would be acceptable to him. Comp. Mt 10:41, Mt 10:42. The word "odour" refers, properly, to the pleasant fragrance produced in the temple by the burning of incense. See "Lk 1:9".
On the meaning of the word rendered "a sweet smell" euwdia -- See "2Cor 2:15".
The whole language here is taken from an act of worship; and the apostle regarded what he had received from the Philippians as, in fact, a thank-offering to God, and as presented with the spirit of true devotion to him. It was not, indeed, a formal act of worship; but it was acceptable to God as an expression of their regard for his cause.
A sacrifice acceptable. Acceptable to God. Heb 13:16. See "Rom 12:1".
Well-pleasing to God. Because it evinced a regard for true religion.
