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 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.

15 As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. 16 Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. 17 I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.

18 At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

20 Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.

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