15. Now —"Moreover." Arrange as Greek, "Ye also know (as well as I do myself)." in the beginning of the gospel —dating from the Philippian Christian era; at the first preaching of the Gospel at Philippi. when I departed from Macedonia — ( Acts 17:14 ). The Philippians had followed Paul with their bounty when he left Macedonia and came to Corinth. 2 Corinthians 11:8 ; 2 Corinthians 11:9 thus accords with the passage here, the dates assigned to the donation in both Epistles agreeing; namely, "in the beginning of the Gospel" here, and there, at the time of his first visit to Corinth [PALEY, Horæ Paulinæ ]. However, the supply meant here is not that which he received at Corinth, but the supply sent to him when "in Thessalonica, once and again" ( Philippians 4:16 ), [ALFORD]. as concerning giving and receiving —In the account between us, "the giving" was all on your part; "the receiving" all on mine. ye only —We are not to wait for others in a good work, saying, "I will do so, when others do it." We must go forward, though alone. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-16" class="com-number"
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