12. I know how to live in poverty or prosperity. No matter what the situation, I’ve learned the secret of how to live when I’m full or when I’m hungry, when I have too much or when I have too little.
13. I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
14. Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.
15. You Philippians also know that in the early days, when I left the province of Macedonia to spread the Good News, you were the only church to share your money with me. You gave me what I needed, and you received what I gave you.
16. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs twice.
17. It’s not that I’m looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I’m looking for your resources to increase.