Support for Paul’s Ministry

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have renewed your concern for me[fn], for whom also you were thinking, but you had no opportunityto express it. 11 Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how both to make do with little[fn] and I knowhow to have an abundance[fn]. In everything and in allthings I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to have an abundance[fn] and to go without. 13 I am able to do all things by the one who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless you have done well by sharing[fn] with me in my affliction. 15 Now you also know, Philippians, that at the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone, 16 because even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion[fn] you sent for my need. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek for the profit that increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am well supplied[fn]because[fn] I received from Epaphrodituswhat you had sent[fn], a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God will fulfill your every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever[fn]. Amen.