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Complete Jewish Bible

Philippians 4:16

Indeed, in Thessalonica when I needed it, you sent me aid twice.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Beneficence;   Church;   Minister, Christian;   Philippi;   Thessalonica;   Thompson Chain Reference - Generosity;   Liberality;   Liberality-Parsimony;   Thessalonica;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Liberality;   Love to Man;   Missionaries, All Christians Should Be as;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Fellowship;   Giving;   Mission;   Philippi;   Thessalonica;   Work;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Friend, Friendship;   Wealth;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Epaphroditus;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Corinth;   Macedonia;   Paul;   Philippi;   Philippians, the Epistle to the;   Thessalonians, the Epistles to the;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Mission(s);   Philippians;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Again;   Gift, Giving;   Philippians, Epistle to;   Quotations;   Thessalonians, First Epistle to the;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Lydia;   Philippi ;   Philippians Epistle to the;   Thessalonians Epistles to the;   Thessalonica ;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Thessalonica;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Philippians, Epistle to the,;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Ascension;   Macedonia;   Philippi;   Philippians, the Epistle to;   Thessalonians, the First Epistle of Paul to the;   Thessalonica;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for February 14;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times.
King James Version (1611)
For euen in Thessalonica, ye sent once, and againe vnto my necessitie.
King James Version
For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
English Standard Version
Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.
New American Standard Bible
for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
New Century Version
Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
Legacy Standard Bible
For even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
Berean Standard Bible
For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs once and again.
Contemporary English Version
Even when I was in Thessalonica, you helped me more than once.
Darby Translation
for also in Thessalonica once and even twice ye sent to me for my need.
Easy-to-Read Version
Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For euen when I was in Thessalonica, yee sent once, and afterward againe for my necessitie,
George Lamsa Translation
For even at Thessalonica you sent more than once to meet my needs.
Good News Translation
More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent it to me.
Lexham English Bible
because even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent for my need.
Literal Translation
Because truly in Thessalonica you sent to my need, both once and twice.
Amplified Bible
for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
American Standard Version
for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.
Bible in Basic English
Because even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to me in my need.
Hebrew Names Version
For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.
International Standard Version
Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs not once, but twice.
Etheridge Translation
For also to Thessalonika one time and twice to my necessity you sent.
Murdock Translation
that also at Thessalonica, once and again ye sent me relief.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For euen in Thessalonica, ye sent once, & afterward agayne vnto my necessitie.
English Revised Version
for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.
World English Bible
For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessities.
Weymouth's New Testament
because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whiche senten to Tessalonyk onys and twies also in to vss to me.
Update Bible Version
for even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.
Webster's Bible Translation
For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.
New English Translation
For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.
New King James Version
For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
New Living Translation
Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once.
New Life Bible
Even while I was in the city of Thessalonica you helped me more than once.
New Revised Standard
For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
That, even in Thessalonica, both once and again, unto my need, ye sent: -
Douay-Rheims Bible
For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use.
Revised Standard Version
for even in Thessaloni'ca you sent me help once and again.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For when I was in Tessalonica ye sent once and afterwarde agayne vnto my nedes:
Young's Literal Translation
because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For vnto Tessalonica ye sent once and afterwarde agayne vnto my necessite.
Mace New Testament (1729)
for you sent more than once to Thessalonica to supply my occasions.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Even when I was in Thessalonica, y'all sent me some money as I gathered the lost and brought back those who'd strayed away.

Contextual Overview

10 In union with the Lord I greatly rejoice that now, after this long time, you have let your concern for me express itself again. Of course, you were concerned for me all along, but you had no opportunity to express it. 11 Not that I am saying this to call attention to any need of mine; since, as far as I am concerned, I have learned to be content regardless of circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in want, and I know what it is to have more than enough — in everything and in every way I have learned the secret of being full and being hungry, of having abundance and being in need. 13 I can do all things through him who gives me power. 14 Nevertheless, it was good of you to share in my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the early days of my work spreading the Good News, when I left Macedonia, not a single congregation shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving — only you. 16 Indeed, in Thessalonica when I needed it, you sent me aid twice. 17 I am not seeking the gift; rather, I am looking for what will increase the credit balance of your account. 18 I have been more than paid in full: I have been filled, since I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent — they are a fragrant aroma , an acceptable sacrifice, one that pleases God well. 19 Moreover, my God will fill every need of yours according to his glorious wealth, in union with the Messiah Yeshua.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

in: 1 Thessalonians 2:9

once: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Reciprocal: Acts 17:1 - Thessalonica 2 Corinthians 11:9 - the brethren Hebrews 6:10 - which

Cross-References

Genesis 3:8
They heard the voice of Adonai , God, walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, so the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Adonai , God, among the trees in the garden.
Genesis 4:14
You are banning me today from the land and from your presence. I will be a fugitive wandering the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
Exodus 20:18
So the people stood at a distance, but Moshe approached the thick darkness where God was.
2 Kings 13:23
but Adonai was gracious, took pity on them and looked on them with favor, because of his covenant with Avraham, Yitz'chak and Ya‘akov. He was not willing to destroy them, and to this day he has not banished them from his presence.
2 Kings 24:20
And it was because of Adonai 's anger that all these things happened to Yerushalayim and Y'hudah, until he had thrown them out of his presence. Tzidkiyahu rebelled against the king of Bavel;
Job 1:12
Adonai said to the Adversary, "Here! Everything he has is in your hands, except that you are not to lay a finger on his person." Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai .
Job 2:7
Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai and struck Iyov down with horrible infected sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
Job 20:17
He will not enjoy the rivers, the streams flowing with honey and cream.
Psalms 5:11
God, declare them guilty! Let them fall through their own intrigues, For their many crimes, throw them down; since they have rebelled against you.
Psalms 68:2
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee from his presence.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For even in Thessalonica,.... When the apostle was there; for from Philippi he went to Thessalonica; see 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 brethren with gifts unto him.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 16. For even in Thessalonica — While labouring to plant the Church there, he was supported partly by working with his hands, 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9; and partly by the contributions sent him from Philippi. Even the Thessalonians had contributed little to his maintenance: this is not spoken to their credit.


 
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