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Berean Standard Bible

“Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.”

Philippians 4:17

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Paul thanks the Philippians for the gift they sent him in prison. He clarifies his attitude toward their generosity so they do not misunderstand.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

World English Bible (WEB)

Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.

King James Version (KJV)

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No porque busque dádivas; mas busco fruto que abunde en vuestra cuenta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No digo esto para que me den más ayuda económica, sino que trato de aumentar el crédito en su cuenta.

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