16 For even in Thessalonica(A) you sent gifts for my need(B) several times. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit[a](C) that is increasing to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full,(D) and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,[b] having received from Epaphroditus(E) what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing(F) to God.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:17 Lit fruit
  2. 4:18 Or Here, then, is my receipt for everything, I have an abundance, for I am fully supplied

16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(A) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(B) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(C) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(D) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(E) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

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