10. But —transitional conjunction. But "now" to pass to another subject. in the Lord —He views everything with reference to Christ. at the last —"at last"; implying he was expecting their gift, not from a selfish view, but as a "fruit" of their faith, and to "abound" to their account ( Philippians 4:11 ; Philippians 4:17 ). Though long in coming, owing to Epaphroditus' sickness and other delays, he does not imply their gift was too late. your care . . . hath flourished again — Greek, "Ye have flourished again ( revived, as trees sprouting forth again in spring) in your care for me." wherein ye were also careful —in respect to which ( revival, namely, the sending of a supply to me) "ye were also (all along) careful, but ye lacked opportunity"; whether from want of means or want of a messenger. Your "lack of service" ( Philippians 4:17- : ), was owing to your having "lacked opportunity." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-11" class="com-number"
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