For this service of giving is not only supplying the needs of the kedoshim, but is also overflowing with many thanksgivings to God.
You also are helping by your prayer for us, so that from many people thanks may be given on our behalf for the gracious gift given us through the help of many.
For just as the sufferings of Messiah overflow into us, so also through Messiah our encouragement overflows.
begging us with much urging for the favor of sharing in the relief of the kedoshim.
Now about this service to the kedoshim, it is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you—
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus—my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and aide to my need.
But if someone has material possessions and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?