The Book of Philippians: Part 3

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Thanks for their Gifts

(Philippians 4: 10-20)

10: I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.


11: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

12: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.


13: I can do all this through him who gives me strength.


14: Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.


15: Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;


16: for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.


17: Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.


18: I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.


19: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.


20: To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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