Philippians 4:15-18

God's Provision

¹⁵ And you Philippians yourselves know that _f in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, _g no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. ¹⁶ Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. ¹⁷ _h Not that I seek the gift, but I seek _i the fruit that increases to your credit. ₁ ¹⁸ I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, _j having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, _k a fragrant offering, _l a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 1:5
   Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:8 - 9
   I robbed other churches by accepting support from them in order to serve you.
   
3. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 9:5
   So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 1:13
   I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.
   Titus 3:14
   And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
   
5. Cross References
   Philippians 2:25
   I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need.
   
6. Cross References
   Genesis 8:21
   And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, "I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.
   
7. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:16
   Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.