You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the Gospel,
when I left Macedonia,
not a single church shared with me
in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone.
I am very well supplied because of what I received from you
through Epaphroditus,
“a fragrant aroma,” an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
My God will fully supply whatever you need,
in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
(Phil 4:15,18-19)
How important this tiny community of Philippi is to Saint Paul’s ministry. And he is grateful. And we’re grateful that Saint Paul’s mother taught her son manners—because we now have this ancient “thank-you” letter in our Bible today! Today's photo is of a papyrus of Philippians 3-4.
