Reference: Philippians, Epistle To
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was written by Paul during the two years when he was "in bonds" in Rome (Php 1:7-13), probably early in the year A.D. 62 or in the end of 61.
The Philippians had sent Epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the necessities of the apostle; and on his return Paul sent back with him this letter. With this precious communication Epaphroditus sets out on his homeward journey. "The joy caused by his return, and the effect of this wonderful letter when first read in the church of Philippi, are hidden from us. And we may almost say that with this letter the church itself passes from our view. To-day, in silent meadows, quiet cattle browse among the ruins which mark the site of what was once the flourishing Roman colony of Philippi, the home of the most attractive church of the apostolic age. But the name and fame and spiritual influence of that church will never pass. To myriads of men and women in every age and nation the letter written in a dungeon at Rome, and carried along the Egnatian Way by an obscure Christian messenger, has been a light divine and a cheerful guide along the most rugged paths of life" (Professor Beet).
The church at Philippi was the first-fruits of European Christianity. Their attachment to the apostle was very fervent, and so also was his affection for them. They alone of all the churches helped him by their contributions, which he gratefully acknowledges (Ac 20:33-35; 2Co 11:7-12; 2Th 3:8). The pecuniary liberality of the Philippians comes out very conspicuously (Php 4:15). "This was a characteristic of the Macedonian missions, as 2Co 8 and 2Co 9 amply and beautifully prove. It is remarkable that the Macedonian converts were, as a class, very poor (2Co 8:2); and the parallel facts, their poverty and their open-handed support of the great missionary and his work, are deeply harmonious. At the present day the missionary liberality of poor Christians is, in proportion, really greater than that of the rich" (Moule's Philippians, Introd.).
The contents of this epistle give an interesting insight into the condition of the church at Rome at the time it was written. Paul's imprisonment, we are informed, was no hindrance to his preaching the gospel, but rather "turned out to the furtherance of the gospel." The gospel spread very extensively among the Roman soldiers, with whom he was in constant contact, and the Christians grew into a "vast multitude." It is plain that Christianity was at this time making rapid advancement in Rome.
The doctrinal statements of this epistle bear a close relation to those of the Epistle to the Romans. Compare also Php 3:20 with Eph 2:12,19, where the church is presented under the idea of a city or commonwealth for the first time in Paul's writings. The personal glory of Christ is also set forth in almost parallel forms of expression in Php 2:5-11, compared with Eph 1:17-23; 2:8; and Col 1:15-20. "This exposition of the grace and wonder of His personal majesty, personal self-abasement, and personal exaltation after it," found in these epistles, "is, in a great measure, a new development in the revelations given through St. Paul" (Moule). Other minuter analogies in forms of expression and of thought are also found in these epistles of the Captivity.
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The silver, or gold, or apparel of no man have I coveted: but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me. read more. In all things I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him; the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints, read more. and what the transcendent greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength which he displayed in Christ when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly regions, far above all principality, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come; and hath put all things under his feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
For by grace ye are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
that ye were at that time without Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and atheists in the world:
So then ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers in my grace. For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. read more. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all understanding; that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ; filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God. Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel; so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;
Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to claim equality with God: read more. but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men; and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name: that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus [is] Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.
But our conversation is in heaven as its citizens, from whence also we are expecting the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,
But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel, when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of giving and receiving but ye alone.
Who is the image of the invisible God, the prime author of all creation: for by him were all things created, celestial and terrestrial, visible or invisible, whether thrones, or dominations, or principalities, or powers, all were created by him, and for him: read more. and he is before all, and by him all things subsist. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, that he might be in all things pre-eminent. For it hath pleased the Father that in him all fulness should dwell; and by him to reconcile all things to himself, making peace by the blood of his cross: by him, I say, whether they be things on earth, or things in the heavens.
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PHILIPPIANS, EPISTLE TO
1. The Church of Philippi.
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and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that city some days.
and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that city some days. And on the sabbath-day we went forth out of the city to the river side, where an oratory was by custom established; and sitting down, we spoke to the women who there assembled. read more. And a certain woman, Lydia by name, a seller of purple, from the city of Thyatira, a worshipper of God, hearkened: whose heart the Lord thoroughly opened, to attend to the words spoken by Paul. So when she was baptised, and her house, she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I am faithful to the Lord, come and abide at my house. And she constrained us. Now it happened as we were going to the oratory, a certain damsel having a pythonic spirit met us, who produced for her masters much gain as a fortuneteller: she following Paul and us, cried out, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, who preach to you the way of salvation. And this she did for several days. Then Paul was wearied out, and turning, said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the forum before the chief rulers, and presenting them to the magistrates, they said, These are the men that exceedingly disturb the peace of our city, being Jews, and enjoin customs which it is not lawful for us to receive, or to practise, being Romans. And the populace stood up together against them: and the magistrates, after having had their garments torn from their backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods. And laying on them many stripes, cast them into prison, commanding the jailor to keep them in safe custody: who, receiving such an injunction, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison were shaken: and instantly all the doors flew open, and every man's chains were loosed. Then the jailor being roused from sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword, going to destroy himself, supposing the prisoners had escaped. But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no injury: for we are all here. Thereupon calling for a light, he rushed in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas; and having first brought them out, said, Sirs! what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all who were in his house. And taking them that same hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to him immediately. And when he had brought them into his house, he spread the table, and greatly rejoiced with all his household, believing in God. But when it was day, the magistrates sent the lictors, saying, Set those men at large. Then the jailor told these words to Paul, That the magistrates had sent to set them at liberty: now therefore, [said he,] get ye out, and pursue your journey in peace. But Paul said to them, They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens, and have cast us into prison; and would they now clandestinely send us away? no, verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. Then the lictors reported all these words to the magistrates: and they were terrified, when they heard they were Roman citizens. So they came and spoke kindly to them, and fetching them out, besought them to depart from the city. Then leaving the prison, they went unto Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and went their way.
And we sailed from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas after five days; where we stayed seven days.
who even attempted to profane the temple: we seized him therefore, and intended to judge him according to our own law.
But he pleaded in his defence, That neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I committed the least offence.
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
Am I chargeable with a fault (humbling myself that you might be exalted), that I preached to you the gospel of God freely?
PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. read more. I give thanks to my God on every remembrance of you,
I give thanks to my God on every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy,
always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now;
for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers in my grace.
as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers in my grace.
as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers in my grace. For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all understanding; read more. that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ; filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God. Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel;
Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel; so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;
so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;
so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;
so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places; and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to preach the word.
and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to preach the word.
and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to preach the word. Some indeed do it in a spirit of envy and strife; but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will:
Some indeed do it in a spirit of envy and strife; but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will: the one indeed preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add affliction to my bonds:
the one indeed preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add affliction to my bonds: but the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.
but the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.
but the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel. What then? if Christ is preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even in this do I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
What then? if Christ is preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even in this do I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. For I know that this shall issue in my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
For I know that this shall issue in my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my firm expectation and hope, that I shall be confounded by no event, but that with all boldness, as always hitherto, Christ shall now also be magnified in my body, whether by my life or death.
according to my firm expectation and hope, that I shall be confounded by no event, but that with all boldness, as always hitherto, Christ shall now also be magnified in my body, whether by my life or death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not.
But if it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not. For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better:
For I am in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better: but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.
but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you. And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;
And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;
And being so persuaded, I know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith; that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.
that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you. Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel;
Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel; and not dismayed on any occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to them, but of salvation to you, and that from God. read more. For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake; experiencing the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.
IF there be then any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any communion of spirit, if any bowels and compassions, fulfil ye my joy, that ye may be united in sentiment, having the same love, of one soul, of one mind. read more. Let nothing be done contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to yourselves. Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but every man at those of others. Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to claim equality with God:
who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to claim equality with God: but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men; and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.
and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:
Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name: that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal;
that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus [is] Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.
and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus [is] Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.
that ye may be blameless and harmless, the children of God, inoffensive, in the midst of an untoward and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as luminaries in the world; holding up the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.
In like manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me. But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be refreshed in spirit, when I know your affairs. read more. For I have no one like minded with him, who will genuinely care for your affairs.
For I have no one like minded with him, who will genuinely care for your affairs. For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus. But ye have known the trial of him, that, as a son with a father, he hath served with me in the gospel. read more. Him therefore I hope to send immediately as soon as I see clearly what will become of me. But I have confidence in the Lord that I myself shall come shortly. But I have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and the minister who supplied my want.
But I have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and the minister who supplied my want. For indeed he greatly longed after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick.
For indeed he greatly longed after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick. For sick indeed he was, nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.
For sick indeed he was, nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him once more ye may rejoice, and I be less sorrowful.
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him once more ye may rejoice, and I be less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably treat those that are such:
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably treat those that are such: for in the work of Christ he was nigh unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that service which it was not in your power to render me.
for in the work of Christ he was nigh unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that service which it was not in your power to render me.
MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you.
MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you.
MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you. Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Beware of dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is by the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: read more. that I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and communion with his sufferings, being conformed to his death; if haply I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
Be ye imitators, brethren, of me, and eye attentively those who walk so as ye have us for an example. For many walk, whom I have often mentioned to you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
But our conversation is in heaven as its citizens, from whence also we are expecting the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall transform our body of humiliation, that it may be conformed to his body of glory, according to the effectual working of him who is able to subdue even all things to himself.
WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, O beloved.
WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, O beloved. I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntiche to be of one mind in the Lord.
I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntiche to be of one mind in the Lord.
I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntiche to be of one mind in the Lord. And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be not anxious about any thing, but in every case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known unto God.
Be not anxious about any thing, but in every case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known unto God. And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things. Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be with you.
Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be with you.
Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be with you.
Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be with you. Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity.
Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity.
Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity.
Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity. Not that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in whatever circumstances I am, to be content.
Not that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in whatever circumstances I am, to be content.
Not that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in whatever circumstances I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all situations I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either to enjoy abundance, or to suffer want:
I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all situations I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either to enjoy abundance, or to suffer want:
I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all situations I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either to enjoy abundance, or to suffer want: I am enabled for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me.
I am enabled for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me. Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your communications to me during my affliction.
Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your communications to me during my affliction. But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel, when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of giving and receiving but ye alone.
But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel, when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of giving and receiving but ye alone. For in Thessalonica also ye sent me once, yea twice, a supply for my want.
For in Thessalonica also ye sent me once, yea twice, a supply for my want. Not that I am anxious for a gift; but I am anxious to see fruit abounding on your account.
Not that I am anxious for a gift; but I am anxious to see fruit abounding on your account. But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. But my God will fully supply all your want, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus.
But my God will fully supply all your want, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus. Now to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and ever. Amen. read more. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you. All the saints salute you, specially those who are of Caesar's household.
All the saints salute you, specially those who are of Caesar's household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
And you, who were dead in sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened with him, freely forgiving you all trespasses;
All my affairs will Tychicus make known unto you, a beloved brother, and faithful minister, and fellow-servant in the Lord: