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Philippians 4:15
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13 I can do all things athrough Christ who strengthens me.  
14 Nevertheless you have done well that ayou shared in my distress.  
15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, ano church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.  
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek athe fruit that abounds to your account.  
18 Indeed I1 have all and abound. I am full, having received from aEpaphroditus the things sent from you, ba sweet-smelling aroma, can acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.  
Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Philippians 4:15

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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