unfoldingWord_en_tn/php/04/10.md

## translationWords

* [[en:tw:lord]]
* [[en:tw:rejoice]]

## translationNotes

* **Although previously you were thinking of me, there was no opportunity for you to help.** - "I know you were thinking about me before now, but there had been no reason for you to send me help."
* **to be content** - "to be satisfied" or "to be happy"
* **in all circumstances** - "no matter what my situation is"
* **I know how to live** - Alternate translation: "I know how to have the right attitude"
* **in times of need** - "when I do not have all I need"
* **in times of abundance** - "when I have more than I need"
* **how both to have plenty and to be hungry, how both to abound and to need** - These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Paul uses them to emphasize that he has learned how to be content in any situation. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_parallelism]] and [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_merism]])
* **I can do all things through him who strengthens me.** - "I can do all things because Christ gives me strength."