14 Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.

15 And you Philippians(A) know that in the early days of the gospel,(B) when I left Macedonia,(C) no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica(D) you sent gifts for my need(E) several times. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit[a](F) that is increasing to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full,(G) and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,[b] having received from Epaphroditus(H) what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing(I) to God. 19 And my God(J) will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father(K) be glory forever and ever.(L) Amen.(M)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:17 Lit fruit
  2. 4:18 Or Here, then, is my receipt for everything, I have an abundance, for I am fully supplied

14 Still, you have done well to share my distress.

15 You Philippians know from the time of my first mission work in Macedonia how no church shared in supporting my ministry except you. 16 You sent contributions repeatedly to take care of my needs even while I was in Thessalonica. 17 I’m not hoping for a gift, but I am hoping for a profit that accumulates in your account. 18 I now have plenty and it is more than enough. I am full to overflowing because I received the gifts that you sent from Epaphroditus. Those gifts give off a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice that pleases God. 19 My God will meet your every need out of his riches in the glory that is found in Christ Jesus. 20 Let glory be given to God our Father forever and always. Amen.

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