4:10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) 1 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. 4:12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, 2 whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.
1 tn Grk “for you were even concerned, but you lacked opportunity.”
2 tn The words “of contentment” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by Paul’s remarks at the end of v. 11.