This service you do not only helps the needs of God’s people, it also brings many more thanks to God.
And you can help us with your prayers. Then many people will give thanks for us—that God blessed us because of their many prayers.
We share in the many sufferings of Christ. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through Christ.
But they begged and pleaded with us to let them share in this service for God’s people.
I really do not need to write you about this help for God’s people.
Epaphroditus, my brother in Christ, works and serves with me in the army of Christ. When I needed help, you sent him to me. I think now that I must send him back to you,
Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.