Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
abased—in low circumstances (II Corinthians 4:8; II Corinthians 6:9-10).
everywhere—rather, "in each, and in all things" [ALFORD].
instructed—in the secret. Literally, "initiated" in a secret teaching, which is a mystery unknown to the world.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Philippians 4:12:
2 Corinthians 6:5
2 Corinthians 11:6
2 Corinthians 11:7
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