Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
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The verse 17 is found in chapter 4 of Philippians. The Philippians’ help is recognized as participation in the work. Paul describes their generosity as an offering pleasing to God and trusts that God will supply their needs.
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Nicht, daß ich das Geschenk suche; sondern ich suche die Frucht, daß sie reichlich in eurer Rechnung sei.
No porque busque dádivas; mas busco fruto que abunde en vuestra cuenta.
Ce n'est pas que je recherche les dons; mais je recherche le fruit qui abonde pour votre compte.
Non già ch’io ricerchi i doni, anzi ricerco il frutto che abbondi a vostra ragione.
Não que procure dádivas, mas procuro o fruto que cresça para a vossa conta.
我並不求甚麼饋贈,只求你們的果子不斷增多,歸在你們的賬上。
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