Philippians 4:15-23

(Philippians 4:15-23)

Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.  For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.  Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.  But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

 

Following verses 10–14, Paul continues to speak of the fulfillment of Paul's needs by the contributing material for Paul. Paul mentioned earlier that he had learned to be self-sufficient in any circumstances. He mentioned that he can do everything in the empowering Lord. Therefore, the words in this section are expressions of joy and appreciation for the devotion of the Philippians, and are also blessings. There is Paul's teaching on the whole offering. He says that offerings that are completely offered to God are fragrant offerings that God can receive. Because it is a donation made for the kingdom of God.

Regarding the offerings that helped the Lord's servant with a whole heart, Paul says that he pleased God. The Lord's servants make the necessary offerings to preach the Gospel is that they are fragrant sacrifices that God deserves and that God is pleased. It is to please God with all your servants who share their gospel with your devotion to God. Probably not just money. Probably the Philippians were at the forefront of helping Paul from the beginning with more, more eagerly, more earnestly than they could. So they seemed to fill Paul's needs many times.

Paul truly appreciated the full commitment of these Philippians. Paul must have been familiar with the lives of the Philippians. Therefore, more than anyone knows what sacrifice their offering means. Therefore, it is said to please God. Satisfying the needs of the Lord's servants who preach the gospel is a fragrant offering to God. And God is pleased with the integrity.

Paul then proclaims the words of great blessing. God's great blessings come upon those who fill the deficiencies of the evangelist, and God's blessings are always abundant in their needs. That abundance is God's abundance. It is a complete abundance that cannot be compared to the abundance of any powerful or rich man in the world. We can see the beauty of Paul, who believes and blesses God's filling.

 

 

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