15. You people in Philippi remember when I first preached the Good News there. When I left Macedonia, you were the only church that gave me help.
16. Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.
17. Really, it is not that I want to receive gifts from you. But I want you to have the good that comes from giving.
18. And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. Your gift is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God. God accepts that sacrifice, and it pleases him.
19. My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.