Section 6
from Epaphroditus the things from you, a fra grant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God." The "things from you" were the material things given as a supply to the apostle. Receiv ing these things, Paul could say that he was fully supplied. He regarded the things sent to him as "a fragrant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God." The Greek term rendered "fragrant odor" is the same as that used as "sweet-smelling savor" in Ephesians 5:2. It is a fragrant odor of sacrifices offered to God (Gen. 8:21). The Philippians' material gift to supply the apostle's need was considered by him a sac rifice to God, acceptable and well-pleasing (Heb. 13:16). Paul indicates in his appreciation that what the Philippians did to him was actually done to God. This implies his assurance that he was one with God and that his work was by God and for God.
Paul told the Philippians that God would fill every need of theirs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Because the Philippians cared for God's sent one, God would care for their every need. Furthermore, Paul indicates that God supplies our need according to His riches, not according to our needs. His riches exceed our needs.