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689 B
Markdown
15 lines
689 B
Markdown
## in my difficulties ##
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"when things became difficult"
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## gospel mission ##
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This refers to when Paul would travel to different cities to tell people about Jesus.
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## no church had supported me in the matter of giving and receiving except you only ##
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"you were the only church that sent me money or helped me."
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## I do seek the fruit that increases to your account ##
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Paul is comparing the church's gift to a person's wealth that increases more and more. Paul wants to see the Philippians to give gifts so they can receive spiritual blessings. Alternate translation: "I do want to see God give you more and more spiritual blessings." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) |