King James Bible
"Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account."
Paul clarifies his motives for appreciating the Philippians' financial support, emphasizing he is not seeking personal gain. This reflects his consistent practice of self-sufficiency through tentmaking and his concern to avoid any appearance of greed in ministry. Paul reframes their monetary gift as spiritual investment that yields eternal dividends for the givers themselves. The commercial metaphor of 'fruit' accumulating to their 'account' suggests their generosity is credited as righteousness before God, storing up heavenly treasure.