Philippians 4:10-20 - Support For Paul's Ministry

¹⁰ I am rejoicing very much in [fellowship with] the Lord that now, after some time, you people have revived your concern for me. Actually, you were concerned, but lacked the opportunity [to show it]. ¹¹ I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. ¹² I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need. ¹³ I can do everything through Christ, who gives me the strength. ¹⁴ Nevertheless, it was really good of you people to share [with me] during my troubles [i.e., imprisonment].

¹⁵ As you Philippians also know, during the early days of [my] preaching the Gospel [in those regions], when I left Macedonia [Note: This was the northernmost province of Greece], no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving [i.e., financial help], except you only. ¹⁶ For even [when I was] in Thessalonica, you sent [money] more than once to meet my needs. ¹⁷ [Now] it is not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for the benefit that [such a gift] will add to your [spiritual] account [with God]. ¹⁸ But I have everything [I need], and in abundance; I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts that you sent, [which are like] a fragrant-smelling sacrifice, acceptable and very pleasing to God. ¹⁹ And my God will supply all your needs [also], according to His glorious wealth [enjoyed by fellowship] in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Now may there be honor to our God and Father forever and ever. May it be so.