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Philippians 4:16

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Philippians 4:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.
Philippians 4:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Philippians 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
14Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.
15And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;
16for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.
17Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
19And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For even in Thessalonica, etc.] When the apostle was there; for from Philippi he went to Thessalonica; (see <441701>Acts 17:1); ye sent once and again unto my necessity; for his use and service, to support him while he was at that place, and relieve and assist him in his necessities; for the people at Thessalonica were either not able to communicate, or were not of a beneficent disposition, or the apostle did not care to be chargeable to them; and they seem many of them to have been idle and lazy, and therefore he wrought among them with his own hands to set them an example; and the Philippians hearing and knowing that this was the case, sent frequently, while he was here, some of the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“even in Thessalonica--"even" as early as when I had got no further than Thessalonica, ye sent me supplies for my necessities more than once.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For even in Thessalonica; - see the notes, Acts 17:1. Paul remained there long enough to establish a flourishing church. He met, indeed, with much opposition and persecution there; and, hence, it was necessary that his wants should be supplied by others. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“4:16 After leaving Philippi (4:15) Paul had gone to Thessalonica (see Acts 17:1-8; cp. 1 Thes 2:1-14).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in: Th1 2:9 once: Th1 2:18 Philippians 4:17”
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