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Verse 4

Philippians 4:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

American Standard Version (1901)

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

Bible in Basic English

Because even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to me in my need.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use.

Free Bible Version

Even when I was in Thessalonica you helped me out not once but twice.

Geneva Bible 1599

For euen when I was in Thessalonica, yee sent once, and afterward againe for my necessitie,

King James (Authorized) Version

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

Plain English Version

And when I was in the town called Thessalonica, I needed money, you mob kept on sending me money and things, to help me.

Translation for Translators

Even when I was in Thessalonica city, you sent money [EUP] to me two different times [IDM] in order to supply what I needed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent help for my needs more than once.

Noah Webster Bible

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.

World English Bible

For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.

Young's Literal Translation

because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;

Context

The Generosity of the Philippians

¹⁵And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.¹⁶For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

Summary

In Philippians 4:16, the apostle Paul expresses gratitude to the Philippian church for their financial support of his ministry. This verse highlights the importance of believers partnering together in spreading the Gospel and supporting one another in practical ways. It demonstrates the principle of generosity and mutual care within the body of Christ, showing that giving to support God's work brings blessings not only to the giver but also to the recipient. Paul's acknowledgment of the Philippians' partnership reflects the unity and love that should characterize the relationships among believers in Christ. Overall, Philippians 4:16 encourages a spirit of generosity, cooperation, and thankfulness in the Christian community.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

For even in Thessalonica - While labouring to plant the Church there, he was supported partly by working with his hands, Th1 2:9; Th2 3:7-9; and partly by the contributions sent him from Philippi. Even the Thessalonians had contributed little to his maintenance: this is not spoken to their credit.

Philippians 4:16

The Generosity of the Philippians

¹⁵And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.¹⁶For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

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Berean Standard Bible

For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

American Standard Version (1901)

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

Bible in Basic English

Because even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to me in my need.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use.

Free Bible Version

Even when I was in Thessalonica you helped me out not once but twice.

Geneva Bible 1599

For euen when I was in Thessalonica, yee sent once, and afterward againe for my necessitie,

King James (Authorized) Version

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

Plain English Version

And when I was in the town called Thessalonica, I needed money, you mob kept on sending me money and things, to help me.

Translation for Translators

Even when I was in Thessalonica city, you sent money [EUP] to me two different times [IDM] in order to supply what I needed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent help for my needs more than once.

Noah Webster Bible

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.

World English Bible

For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.

Young's Literal Translation

because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;