Philippians 4:17

“Not because I desire a gift, etc.] This commendation of them he entered into, not because he desired another present to be made to him, either by them or others; he was not a man of such a disposition, he was not like one of those that could never have enough; he was fully satisfied and highly contented with what he had; he was not like the false teachers, that made merchandise of men; he sought not theirs, but them: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account; he had planted them, or had been an instrument in planting of them, as trees of righteousness, (<236103>Isaiah 61:3); and his great desire was to see fruits of righteousness grow upon them, (<500111>Philippians 1:11); by which…”

“a gift--Greek, "the gift." Translate, "It is not that I seek after the gift, but I do seek after the fruit that aboundeth to your account"; what I do seek is your spiritual good, in the abounding of fruits of your faith which shall be put down to your account, against the day of reward (Heb 6:10).”

“Not because I desire a gift - “The reason why I rejoice in the reception of what you have sent to me, is not that I am covetous.” From the interest with which he had spoken of their attention to him, some might perhaps be disposed to say, that it arose from this cause. He says, therefore, that, grateful as he was for the favor which he had received, his chief interest in it arose from the fact that it would contribute ultimately to their own good. It showed that they were governed by Christian principle, and this would not fall to be rewarded. What Paul states here is by no means impossible; though it may not be very common. In the reception of layouts from others, it is practicable to…”

“Not that I desire - For my own sake, the very gift which I receive of you. Philippians 4:18”

“4:17 I don’t say this because I want a gift from you: Paul preferred to support himself (see Acts 18:3; 1 Cor 4:12; 9:3-18; 2 Cor 11:7-11; 12:14-15). • The reward would be a blessing from God.”

“because: Phi 4:11; Mal 1:10; Act 20:33, Act 20:34; Co1 9:12-15; Co2 11:16; Th1 2:5; Ti1 3:3; Ti1 6:10; Tit 1:7; Pe1 5:2; Pe2 2:3, Pe2 2:15; Jde 1:11 fruit: Phi 1:11; Mic 7:1; Joh 15:8, Joh 15:16; Rom 15:28; Co2 9:9-13; Tit 3:14 to: Pro 19:17; Mat 10:40-42, Mat 25:34-40; Luk 14:12-14; Heb 6:10 Philippians 4:18”