4 10 IT IS A GREAT JOY to me, in the Lord, that after so long your care for me has now blossomed afresh. You did care about me before for that matter; it was opportunity that you lacked. 4 11 Not that I am alluding to want, for I have learned to find resources in myself whatever my circumstances. 4 12 I know what it is to be brought low, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have been very thoroughly initiated into the human lot with all its ups and downs—fullness and hunger, plenty and want. 4 13 I have strength for anything through him who gives me power.
4 14 But it was kind of you to share the burden of my troubles. 4 15 As you know yourselves, Philippians, in the early days of my mission, when I set out from Macedonia, you alone of all our congregations were that were my partners in payments and receipts; 4 16 for even at Thessalonica you contributed to my needs, not once but twice over. 4 17 Do not think I set my heart upon the gift; all I care for is the profit accruing to you. 4 18 However, here I give you my receipt for everything—for more than everything; I am paid in full, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent. It is a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 4 19 And my God will supply all your wants out of the magnificence of his riches in Christ Jesus. 4 20 To our God and Father be glory for endless ages! Amen.