Philippians 4:16

Because even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to me in my need.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

In Context

15And you have knowledge, Philippians, that when the good news first came to you, when I went away from Macedonia, no church took part with me in the business of giving to the saints, but you only;

17Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.

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Cross References

Acts 17:1Now when they had gone through Amphipolis and Apollonia they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Synagogue of the Jews:

1 Thessalonians 2:18For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:11-20

Kindness Acknowledged; Christian Contentment. ( a. d. 62.) 10 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. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all… Read the whole commentary →

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