16. For even in Thessalonica you sent [me contributions] for my needs, not only once but a second time.
17. Not that I seek or am eager for [your] gift, but I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit [the harvest of blessing that is accumulating to your account].
18. But I have [your full payment] and more; I have everything I need and am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. [They are the] fragrant odor of an offering and sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.
19. And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it).
21. Remember me to every saint (every born-again believer) in Christ Jesus. The brethren (my associates) who are with me greet you.
22. All the saints (God's consecrated ones here) wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar's household.
23. The grace (spiritual favor and blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) be with your spirit. Amen (so be it).