15. 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.
16. For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.
17. I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.
18. For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent – a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.