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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[a] you sent something for my need. 17 I do not say this because I am seeking a gift.[b] Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:16 tn Or “several times”; Grk, “both once and twice.” The literal expression “once and twice” is frequently used as a Greek idiom referring to an indefinite low number, but more than once (“several times”); see L&N 60.70.
  2. Philippians 4:17 tn Grk “Not that I am seeking the gift.” The phrase “I do not say this…” has been supplied in the translation to complete the thought for the modern reader.

15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days(A) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,(B) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;(C) 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(D) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(E) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(F)

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