Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Now—"Moreover." Arrange as Greek, "Ye also know (as well as I do myself)."
in the beginning of the gospel—dating from the Philippian Christian era; at the first preaching of the Gospel at Philippi.
when I departed from Macedonia— (Acts 17:14). The Philippians had followed Paul with their bounty when he left Macedonia and came to Corinth. II Corinthians 11:8-9 thus accords with the passage here, the dates assigned to the donation in both Epistles agreeing; namely, "in the beginning of the Gospel" here, and there, at the time of his first visit to Corinth [PALEY, Horæ Paulinæ]. However, the supply meant here is not that which he received at Corinth, but the supply sent to him when "in Thessalonica, once and again" (Philippians 4:16), [ALFORD].
as concerning giving and receiving—In the account between us, "the giving" was all on your part; "the receiving" all on mine.
ye only—We are not to wait for others in a good work, saying, "I will do so, when others do it." We must go forward, though alone.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Philippians 4:15:
Acts 17:4
Acts 17:14
Acts 20:1-2
2 Corinthians 6:11
2 Corinthians 8:4
2 Corinthians 11:8
2 Corinthians 11:9
Philippians 1:5
Philippians 1:7
2 Thessalonians 3:8
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