Philippians 4:16-18
New Matthew Bible
16 For when I was in Thessalonica, you sent once and afterward again to supply my needs – 17 not that I desire gifts, but I desire abundant fruit on your parts. 18 I welcomed everything, and have plenty. I was filled after I received from Epaphroditus that which came from you, an odour that smells sweet, a sacrifice accepted and pleasing to God.
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Philippians 4:16-18
New International Version
16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(A) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(B) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(C) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(D) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(E) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Philippians 4:16-18
New King James Version
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (A)the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I [a]have all and abound. I am full, having received from (B)Epaphroditus the things sent from you, (C)a sweet-smelling aroma, (D)an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
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- Philippians 4:18 Or have received all
Philippians 4:16-18
English Standard Version
16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 (A)Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (B)the fruit that increases to your credit.[a] 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, (C)having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, (D)a fragrant offering, (E)a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
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- Philippians 4:17 Or I seek the profit that accrues to your account
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