Epaphroditus, Paul considered this the blossom
Epaphroditus, Paul considered this the blossom ing again of their thinking for him.
The words "blossom anew" are a beautiful expression, rich in their implication. How can something blossom without life? Paul's use of the word "blossom" implies that the believers' thought of him was a matter of life, something that ex pressed life. Furthermore, "blossom anew" im plies that the believers' concern for Paul had been dormant for a time, having passed through a winter season.
THE BELIEVERS' THINKING
FOR THE APOSTLE
In 4:10 Paul also says to the Philippians, "You did indeed take thought, but you lacked oppor tunity." These words show Paul's experience and maturity. In writing to the Philippians, he speaks in a very positive way, telling them that at length they caused their thinking for him to blossom anew, that they indeed did take thought, but lacked opportunity.
We must pay careful attention to the word "blossom" in verse 10. This word implies that our giving of material things to any church, to any servant of the Lord, and to any of the saints must be something living that is able to blossom. This