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<a href="/nlt/philippians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. <a href="/esv/philippians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. <a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you Philippians also know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I came out from Macedonia, not one church had partnership with me with regard to the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. <a href="/kjv/philippians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone; <a href="/nasb/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; <a href="/nasb77/philippians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; <a href="/lsb/philippians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church fellowshipped with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone. <a href="/amp/philippians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And you Philippians know that in the early days of preaching the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone; <a href="/csb/philippians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. <a href="/asv/philippians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only; <a href="/cev/philippians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends at Philippi, you remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia. After I left there, you were the only church that became my partner by giving blessings and by receiving them in return. <a href="/erv/philippians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving, but ye only; <a href="/gwt/philippians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You Philippians also know that in the early days, when I left the province of Macedonia to spread the Good News, you were the only church to share your money with me. You gave me what I needed, and you received what I gave you. <a href="/gnt/philippians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> You Philippians know very well that when I left Macedonia in the early days of preaching the Good News, you were the only church to help me; you were the only ones who shared my profits and losses. <a href="/isv/philippians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> You Philippians also know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church participated with me in the matter of giving and receiving except for you. <a href="/net/philippians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> And as you Philippians know, at the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in this matter of giving and receiving except you alone. <a href="/nheb/philippians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the Good News, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only. <a href="/wbt/philippians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you men and women of Philippi also know that at the first preaching of the Good News, when I had left Macedonia, no other Church except yourselves held communication with me about giving and receiving;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/philippians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/philippians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> You yourselves also know, you Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I departed from Macedonia, no assembly shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you have known, even you Philippians, that in the beginning of the good news when I went forth from Macedonia, no assembly communicated with me in regard to giving and receiving except you only; <a href="/blb/philippians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you Philippians also know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I came out from Macedonia, not one church had partnership with me with regard to the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. <a href="/ylt/philippians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye have known, even ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the good news when I went forth from Macedonia, no assembly did communicate with me in regard to giving and receiving except ye only; <a href="/slt/philippians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye also know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the good news, when I went out from Macedonia, no church participated with me in the word of donation and accepting, except ye alone.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And you also know, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But you also know, O Philippians, that at the beginning of the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in the plan of giving and receiving, except you alone. <a href="/nabre/philippians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Mac-e-do’ni-a, no church shared with me, as concerning giving and receiving, but you only. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But you Philippians know also that in the beginning of The Gospel, when I went out from Macedonia, not even one of the churches shared with me in an account of receiving and giving, but you only.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church contributed to me so that I kept an account of giving and receiving, but you only. <a href="/godbey/philippians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And you indeed know, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I came out from Macedonia, no church communicated with me in the word of giving and receiving, except you alone; <a href="/haweis/philippians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel, when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of giving and receiving but ye alone. <a href="/mace/philippians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and you yourselves know, O Philippians, that when I first preach'd the gospel, at my departure from Macedonia, I receiv'd no manner of assistance from any other church but yours; <a href="/wey/philippians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you men and women of Philippi also know that at the first preaching of the Good News, when I had left Macedonia, no other Church except yourselves held communication with me about giving and receiving; <a href="/worrell/philippians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And know ye also, Philippians, that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I went forth from Macedonia, no assembly had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving, but ye only; <a href="/worsley/philippians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And ye Philippians know, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I was departing from Macedonia, no church communicated to me on the score of giving and receiving, but you only. <a href="/parallel/philippians/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=854" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/4.htm">The Generosity of the Philippians</a> …14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. 15<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And as</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/5374.htm" title="5374: Philippēsioi (N-VMP) -- A Philippian, an inhabitant of Philippi. From Philippoi; a Philippesian, i.e. Native of Philippi.">Philippians</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">know,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archē (N-DFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">the early days</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangeliou (N-GNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel,</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthon (V-AIA-1S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">I left</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/3109.htm" title="3109: Makedonias (N-GFS) -- (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.">Macedonia,</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudemia (Adj-NFS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-NFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monoi (Adj-NMP) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere."></a> <a href="/greek/2841.htm" title="2841: ekoinōnēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From koinonos; to share with others.">partnered</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">with me</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">the matter</a> <a href="/greek/1394.htm" title="1394: doseōs (N-GFS) -- A giving, gift, donation. From the base of didomi; a giving; by implication, a gift.">of giving</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3028.htm" title="3028: lēmpseōs (N-GFS) -- A receiving. From lambano; receipt.">receiving.</a> 16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">2 Corinthians 11:8-9</a> I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. / 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> 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, ... <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-15</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6-8</a> And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering. / 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12-14</a> For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. / It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34-35</a> 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.’” <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11-14</a> If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? / If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? ... <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a> A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> 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> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now you 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 you only.in the.<a href="/2_kings/5-16.htm">2 Kings 5:16,20</a> But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused… <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">2 Corinthians 11:8-12</a> I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service… <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11-15</a> I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing… I.<a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.<a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Acts 17:1-5</a> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Church</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Communicated</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Communication</a> <a href="/acts/28-29.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Early</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">First</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">News</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Save</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Women</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Church</a> <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Communicated</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Communication</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/james/5-7.htm">Early</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">First</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/colossians/1-8.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">News</a> <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/philippians/4-21.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Women</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 4</div>1. <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">From particular admonitions,</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">he proceeds to general exhortations,</a> 10. <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.</a> </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'; 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The Philippians were among the first converts in Europe, as recorded in <a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16</a>. This familiarity underscores the deep relationship Paul had with this congregation, which was founded during his second missionary journey.in the early days of the gospel This phrase refers to the initial spread of the Christian message in Europe. The "early days" highlight the pioneering efforts of Paul and his companions in establishing the church in Philippi. It was a time of significant growth and challenges, as the gospel was being introduced to new regions and cultures.when I left Macedonia Macedonia was a Roman province in northern Greece, and Philippi was one of its leading cities. After founding the church in Philippi, Paul continued his missionary journey, leaving Macedonia to spread the gospel further. This departure is documented in <a href="/acts/17.htm">Acts 17</a>, where Paul travels to Thessalonica and Berea.no church but you partnered with me The Philippians were unique in their support of Paul's ministry. Despite the existence of other churches, only the Philippians consistently provided financial and material assistance. This partnership reflects a deep commitment to the mission of spreading the gospel and a strong bond with Paul.in the matter of giving and receiving This phrase highlights the reciprocal nature of the relationship between Paul and the Philippians. Their giving was not just financial but also spiritual, as they shared in the blessings and challenges of Paul's ministry. This concept of mutual support is echoed in other Pauline letters, such as <a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8-9</a>, where Paul discusses the principles of Christian giving.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, the believers in the city of Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia. They were known for their generosity and support of Paul's ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He was a missionary and church planter who spread the gospel throughout the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> A region in Northern Greece where Philippi was located. Paul had a significant ministry there, and the Philippian church was one of the first he established in Europe. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_days_of_the_gospel.htm">The Early Days of the Gospel</a> Refers to the initial period of Paul's missionary work when the gospel was first being spread in new regions. 5. <a href="/topical/g/giving_and_receiving.htm">Giving and Receiving</a> This phrase highlights the mutual relationship and partnership between Paul and the Philippian church, emphasizing their financial support for his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_partnership_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Partnership in Ministry</a> The Philippians' support of Paul demonstrates the vital role of partnership in advancing the gospel. Churches today should seek to support missionaries and ministries financially and prayerfully. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_mark_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Mark of Faith</a> The Philippians' willingness to give, even when no other church did, shows that generosity is a key characteristic of a mature Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to give sacrificially and joyfully. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_giving_and_receiving.htm">The Blessing of Giving and Receiving</a> The relationship between Paul and the Philippians illustrates the blessings that come from both giving and receiving. Churches and individuals should be open to both supporting others and receiving support when needed. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_supporting_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Supporting Ministry</a> The Philippians' consistent support of Paul serves as a model for faithfulness in supporting ministry efforts. Believers should commit to regular and intentional support of their local church and other ministries. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_gratitude_in_christian_life.htm">The Role of Gratitude in Christian Life</a> Paul's acknowledgment of the Philippians' support highlights the importance of gratitude. Christians should express thankfulness for the support and generosity of others in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 4</a> <a href="/q/why_question_philippians_4's_authorship.htm">If Philippians 4 is genuinely Pauline, why do some scholars challenge its authorship or question its historical authenticity? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'importunity'_mean_biblically.htm">What does 'yokefellow' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_church_conflict.htm">What does the Bible say about church conflict?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_philippians_4_19.htm">What is the meaning of Philippians 4:19?</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>(15) Now ye Philippians know also.--Properly, But ye also yourselves know. The mention of the proper name is always emphatic (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm" title="O you Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged.">2Corinthians 6:11</a>); here it evidently marks the dignity of their exclusive position of benefaction.In the beginning of the gospel.--At the beginning (that is) of the gospel to them and their sister churches in Macedonia. The time referred to is his leaving Macedonia for Athens and Corinth (<a href="/acts/17-14.htm" title="And then immediately the brothers sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus stayed there still.">Acts 17:14</a>). At Corinth we know that he received offerings from Macedonia: "That which was lacking to me the brethren who came (when they came) from Macedonia supplied" (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm" title="And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brothers which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.">2Corinthians 11:9</a>). His language to the Thessalonian Church (<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>) precludes all idea that any part of this contribution was from Thessalonica; we learn here that it was from no other Church than Philippi. It is probably to this gift that reference is made; though it is of course possible that some contribution may have reached him at the time of his actual departure in haste after the persecution at Ber?a. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia. He reminds them delicately of their former liberality to show his love for them; he was not unwilling to receive kindnesses from them. He had always refused to accept contributions from the Corinthians; but the bonds which bound him to the Macedonian Churches were closer and tenderer. In the beginning of the gospel; when he first preached in Macedonia, ten years ago. The words, "when I departed from Macedonia," may refer either to some gifts not mentioned elsewhere, sent to him when be left Beroea for Athens; or, if the aorist be taken in a pluperfect sense, to the supplies afterwards sent to him at Corinth (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">2 Corinthians 11:8, 9</a>). No Church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Chrysostom understands this of giving worldly things and receiving spiritual things (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a>). But the context seems to restrict the meaning to temporal gifts: the Philippians gave, St. Paul received. Bengel says, "Poterant diccre, Faciemus, si alii fecerint: nunc eo major horum laus est: ceterorum, eo minor." <a href="/commentaries/philippians/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And as δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Philippians Φιλιππήσιοι (Philippēsioi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5374.htm">Strong's 5374: </a> A Philippian, an inhabitant of Philippi. From Philippoi; a Philippesian, i.e. Native of Philippi. know, οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] early days ἀρχῇ (archē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> From archomai; a commencement, or chief. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel, εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. I left ἐξῆλθον (exēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. Macedonia, Μακεδονίας (Makedonias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3109.htm">Strong's 3109: </a> (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece. no οὐδεμία (oudemia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. church ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. but εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. partnered ἐκοινώνησεν (ekoinōnēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2841.htm">Strong's 2841: </a> From koinonos; to share with others. with me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the matter λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of giving δόσεως (doseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1394.htm">Strong's 1394: </a> A giving, gift, donation. From the base of didomi; a giving; by implication, a gift. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. receiving. λήμψεως (lēmpseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3028.htm">Strong's 3028: </a> A receiving. 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