Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Ye lacked
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Bible References
I
Philippians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, [and is being sent] to all the saints [i.e., God's holy people] who are at Philippi [Note: This is a town in present-day northeastern Greece, and the first place in Europe where Paul established Christianity], along with the overseers [Note: These men were also called elders, shepherds or pastors] and deacons.
2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.
Your
2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was there with you and in need, I was not a [financial] burden to anyone, for when the brothers came from Macedonia they provided me with what I lacked, so I kept myself from being a burden to you in every way and will continue to do so.
Galatians 6:6
But the person who is taught the word [of God] should provide his teacher with what he needs.
Ye lacked
2 Corinthians 6:7
by preaching the truth; through the power of God [i.e., possibly including miracles]; and by [using] weapons of righteousness in [our] right and left hands. [Note: This could allude to offensive and defensive weapons and means that Paul was fully equipped to do whatever was right].
Galatians 6:10
So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God's family [i.e., those making up "the faith"].
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Philippians 1:26
so that, by my being with you again, you will be able to rejoice all the more in [our lives together with] Christ Jesus.