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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica, both once and twice, you sent for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent <i>aid</i> once and again for my necessities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica you sent <i>a gift</i> more than once for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica you sent <i>a gift</i> more than once for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent <i>a gift</i> more than once for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica you sent <i>a gift</i> more than once for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Even when I was in Thessalonica, you helped me more than once. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent it to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs not once, but twice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent me aid twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because in Thessalonica also, both once and again you sent to my need;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica, both once and twice, you sent for my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For also in Thessalonica, and once, and twice, ye sent to my necessity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For you even sent to Thessalonica, once, and then a second time, for what was useful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For even when I was at Thessalonica you sent me something for my needs, not only once but more than once.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For even at Thessalonica you sent more than once to meet my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because you also sent my necessities to me at Thessaloniqa, once and twice;<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent once and again to aid me in my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />because also in Thessalonica both once and twice you sent to my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For in Thessalonica also ye sent me once, yea twice, a supply for my want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for you sent more than once to Thessalonica to supply my occasions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />because even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to <i>supply</i> my wants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=866" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">The Generosity of the Philippians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>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. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">while I was in</a> <a href="/greek/2332.htm" title="2332: Thessalonikē (N-DFS) -- From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor.">Thessalonica,</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: epempsate (V-AIA-2P) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">you provided</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">needs</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/530.htm" title="530: hapax (Adv) -- Once, once for all. Probably from hapas; one time.">again</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1364.htm" title="1364: dis (Adv) -- Twice, entirely, utterly. Adverb from duo; twice.">again.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a></span><br />And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-15</a></span><br />From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. / On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. / Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a></span><br />Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a></span><br />As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. / For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a></span><br />For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-3</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34-35</a></span><br />You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:8</a></span><br />nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a></span><br />For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a></span><br />But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my necessity.</p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a></b></br> For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.</p><p class="hdg">once.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:18</a></b></br> Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Necessity</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Need</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Once</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-21.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/2-18.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Help</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Necessity</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Need</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">Once</a> <a href="/revelation/21-21.htm">Several</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For even while I was in Thessalonica,</b><br>Paul's reference to Thessalonica highlights the early days of his missionary journeys. Thessalonica was a major city in Macedonia, strategically located on the Via Egnatia, a key Roman road. This city was significant for trade and communication, making it an ideal location for spreading the Gospel. Paul's time in Thessalonica is documented in <a href="/acts/17.htm">Acts 17:1-9</a>, where he preached in the synagogue for three Sabbaths. Despite facing opposition, a church was established. The Philippians' support during this time underscores their commitment to Paul's mission and the spread of Christianity.<p><b>you provided for my needs</b><br>The Philippians' generosity is a testament to their spiritual maturity and understanding of Christian stewardship. In the ancient world, traveling missionaries often relied on the hospitality and support of local believers. The Philippians' actions reflect the early church's communal spirit, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers shared everything they had. Their support for Paul is an example of living out the teachings of Christ, who emphasized caring for one another (<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>).<p><b>again and again.</b><br>This phrase indicates the repeated and consistent nature of the Philippians' support. Their ongoing assistance suggests a deep bond between Paul and the Philippian church, characterized by mutual love and concern. This repeated giving is reminiscent of the principle of sowing and reaping found in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a>, where cheerful and generous giving is encouraged. The Philippians' actions serve as a model for Christian generosity and faithfulness, demonstrating the importance of supporting those who labor in the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He was a missionary and church planter who spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Christian community in Philippi, known for their generosity and support of Paul's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where Paul preached the Gospel and established a church. It was during his time here that the Philippians sent him aid.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A Roman colony in Macedonia, the first European city where Paul established a church. The Philippians were known for their strong faith and partnership in the Gospel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/aid.htm">Aid</a></b><br>The financial or material support sent by the Philippians to Paul, demonstrating their commitment to his ministry and the spread of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_partnership.htm">Generosity in Partnership</a></b><br>The Philippians' repeated aid to Paul exemplifies the importance of supporting those who labor in ministry. Believers are encouraged to be generous and consistent in their support of Gospel work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>The Philippians' actions demonstrate faithful stewardship of resources. Christians are called to use their resources to further God's kingdom, trusting that God will provide for their needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The relationship between Paul and the Philippians highlights the importance of community and fellowship in the Christian life. Believers should cultivate strong, supportive relationships within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_giving.htm">Sacrificial Giving</a></b><br>The Philippians' willingness to give repeatedly, even when it may have been sacrificial, serves as a model for believers to give selflessly and trust in God's provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_and_support.htm">Encouragement and Support</a></b><br>Just as the Philippians encouraged Paul through their support, Christians are called to encourage and support one another, especially those in ministry or facing challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_satan_omnipresent.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Philippi?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_maslow's_theory_bible-based.htm">Is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs based on the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_face_poverty.htm">Philippians 4:19 promises God will supply all needs--why do believers worldwide still experience poverty and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_face_hardship.htm">Luke 12:31 promises that those who seek the kingdom of God will have their needs provided. Why, then, do many devoted believers still experience hardship and lack?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Even in Thessalonica.</span>--Not only after he left Macedonia, but even before that time, when he had just passed from Philippi to Thessalonica. At Thessalonica, as at Corinth--both very rich and luxurious communities--he refused maintenance, and lived mainly by the labour of his own hands (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm" title="For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.">1Thessalonians 2:9</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm" title="Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing; but worked with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:">2Thessalonians 3:8</a>). But it appears from this passage that even then he received "once and again" (that is, occasionally, "once or twice") some aid from Philippi "to supply his need"--that is (as in all right exercise of liberality), to supplement, and not to supersede, his own resources.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.</span> This shows the promptness of their generosity; they not only helped him when he departed from Macedonia; but, before that time, while he was still at Thessalonica, the city which he visited next after leaving Philippi, they sent more than once to supply his needs; Comp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a> and <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a>, where St. Paul says that he avoided being chargeable to the Thessalonians; for which purpose he labored with his own hands; but, it seems, he needed additional help, and this was supplied from Philippi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[while I was] in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Thessalonica,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεσσαλονίκῃ</span> <span class="translit">(Thessalonikē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2332.htm">Strong's 2332: </a> </span><span class="str2">From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you provided</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπέμψατε</span> <span class="translit">(epempsate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">needs</span><br /><span class="grk">χρείαν</span> <span class="translit">(chreian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">once</span><br /><span class="grk">ἅπαξ</span> <span class="translit">(hapax)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Once, once for all. Probably from hapas; one time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">again.</span><br /><span class="grk">δὶς</span> <span class="translit">(dis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1364.htm">Strong's 1364: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twice, entirely, utterly. 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