Philippians 4:16

For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

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Cross References

Acts 17:1When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

1 Thessalonians 2:18Therefore we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

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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