Philippians 4:8-12

Bible Text

[8] Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. [9] The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you. [10] But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. [11] Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. [12] I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.

Macedonia was a Roman province in northern Greece, where Paul first preached in Europe; Thessalonica was its leading city and the church there had supported him financially. Their generosity illustrates Paul’s testimony that he had learned contentment in both need and abundance.

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Philippians 4:8-12 mentions Macedonia and Thessalonica.

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