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Philippians 4

Philippians 4:15

The Generosity of the Philippians · Philippians 4:10–20
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Translations

Modern
And 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.
Traditional
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
Literal
And you also know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I went out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me as to the matter of giving and receiving, except you only.
Latin
Scitis autem et vos Philippenses, quod in principio Evangelii, quando profectus sum a Macedonia, nulla mihi ecclesia communicavit in ratione dati et accepti, nisi vos soli:

Original

Greek
English
And 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.

Notes

Philippians 4:15

  • no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving: Paul chose not to accept money from the Corinthians, because he was concerned it might harm how they understood the good news about Jesus (1 Corinthians 9:11–18; 2 Corinthians 11:7–12). But he had no such concern with the Philippians.

  • in the early days of the gospel: This refers to when Paul first preached the good news in Philippi (See Acts 16:11–40).

Philippians 4:10–20

At the end of the letter, Paul thanks the Philippians for the gift they sent him through Epaphroditus.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi Work and Patronage

Parallels

2 Corinthians 8:1–15

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there Philippi: A city in Macedonia visited by Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church Deacon, Deaconess Fellowship Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Aiding Ministers in Their Labours Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Church: Duty of, to Ministers Liberality: should be Exercised in Forwarding Missions Love to Man: Philippians Philippi: Contributes to the Maintenance of Paul