Philippians 4:15

“Now ye Philippians know also, etc.] As well as the apostle did, that they not only communicated now, but also had done formerly, and when none else beside them did; wherefore he not only commends them for their present kindness to him, but for their past favours: that in the beginning of the Gospel; of the preaching of it by the apostle in the parts of Macedonia, particularly at Philippi; as soon as ever the Gospel was preached to them, they showed a grateful and beneficent spirit; of which we have an instance in Lydia, the first person we read of converted there, and also in the jailer, who was the next; (see <441612>Acts 16:12,14,15,34,40); yea, not only while he was with them they…”

“Now--"Moreover." Arrange as Greek, "Ye also know (as well as I do myself)." in the beginning of the gospel--dating from the Philippian Christian era; at the first preaching of the Gospel at Philippi. when I departed from Macedonia-- (Act 17:14). The Philippians had followed Paul with their bounty when he left Macedonia and came to Corinth. Co2 11:8-9 thus accords with the passage here, the dates assigned to the donation in both Epistles agreeing; namely, "in the beginning of the Gospel" here, and there, at the time of his first visit to Corinth [PALEY, HorÃ&brvbr PaulinÃ&brvbr]. However, the supply meant here is not that which he received at Corinth, but the supply sent to him when "in…”

“In the beginning of the gospel - “At the time when I first preached the gospel to you; or when the gospel began its benign influence on your hearts.” When I departed from Macedonia - See Acts 17:14. The last place that Paul visited in Macedonia, at that time, was Berea. There a tumult was excited by the Jews, and it was necessary for him to go away. He left Macedonia to go to Athens; and left it in haste, amidst scenes of persecution, and when he needed sympathizing aid. At that time, as well as when he was in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-10, he needed the assistance of others to supply his wants; and he says that aid was not withheld. The meaning here is, that this aid was sent to him “as he was…”

“In the beginning of the gospel - When it was first preached at Philippi. In respect of giving - On your part. And receiving - On mine. Philippians 4:17”

“4:15 the only ones who gave me financial help: By contrast, Paul determined not to accept financial help from the Corinthians because it would have damaged the reputation of the Good News in their eyes (1 Cor 9:11-18; 2 Cor 11:7-12). He did not face such a problem with the Philippians. • when I first brought you the Good News: See Acts 16:11-40.”

“in the: Kg2 5:16, Kg2 5:20; Co2 11:8-12, Co2 12:11-15 I: Act 16:40, Act 17:1-5 Philippians 4:16”