In Philippians 4:15 Paul says, “And you your
In Philippians 4:15 Paul says, "And you your selves also know, Philippians, that in the be ginning of the gospel, when I went out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the account of giving and receiving but you only." This verse indicates that the church in Philippi was unique in opening an account with Paul. To be sure, in the account opened with Paul, the Philippian believers gave a great deal. They sent gifts to Paul, and in return they received God's repayment.
Paul speaks of this in Philippians 4:19: "And my God shall fill every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." In the apostle's experience, he had the conviction and assurance that God was his God through his being one with Him. Since he considered the Phi lippians' material gift to him a sacrifice to God, he assuredly believed that God, who was one with him and who was his God, would richly repay the Philippians.
THE PHILIPPIANS' SUPPLY
TO THE APOSTLE THROUGH EPAPHRODITUS
In Philippians 4:18 Paul says, "But I have all things and abound; I have been filled, receiving