14. But it was good that you helped me when I needed it.
15. You Philippians remember when I first preached the Good News there. When I left Macedonia, you were the only church that gave me help.
16. Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.
17. Really, it is not that I want to receive gifts from you, but I want you to have the good that comes from giving.
18. And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it.