Matthew Poole and continuators on 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 .

He explains the equality of his mind he had through grace attain'd to, in a free submission to God, either in the absence, or affluence of external good things.

In a mean and ignominious state, he had spiritual skill to exercise suitable graces without murmuring, or repining when trampled on, 1 Cor. 4.11. 2 Cor. 11.27. having entirely resigned his will to the will of God.

In an higher state had in much esteem and well accommodated.

Yea in all circumstances religiously imitated, and taught, fortified against Temptations on all hands.

When faring well, and having a large revenue to be temperate, 1 Cor. 9.23. humble and communicative, 1 Tim. 6.18.

When hungry and poor not to be distressed, but confident our heavenly Father will provide enough in his season, Mat. 6.32. & 7.11. 2 Cor. 4.8. [illegible: 1 letter]iving an Elixi[illegible: 1 letter] at present that will turn all into Gold.