He explains the equality of his mind he had through grace attained to, in a free submission to God, either in the absence or affluence of external good things. I know both how to be abased; in a mean and ignominious state, he had spiritual skill to exercise suitable graces without murmuring, or repining when trampled on, 1 Corinthians 4:11 2 Corinthians 11:27; having entirely resigned his will to the will of God. And I know how to abound; in a higher state, had in much esteem, and well accommodated. Every where and in all things I am instructed; yea, in all circumstances religiously initiated and taught, fortified against temptations on all hands. Both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need; when faring well, and having a large revenue, to be temperate, 1 Corinthians 9:25, humble, and communicative, 1 Timothy 6:18. When hungry and poor, not to be distressed, but confident our heavenly Father will provide enough in his season, Matthew 2:32; Matthew 6:11 2 Corinthians 4:8, giving an elixir at present that will turn all into gold.
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Philippians 4:12
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.