Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
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Study Note
Paul's receipt acknowledgment of the Philippian gift — 'I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God' — applies Levitical sacrificial language to the financial gift of a Gentile community. The terms 'fragrant offering' (osmē euōdias) and 'sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing to God' directly quote Exodus 29:18 and Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17, where the phrase describes burnt offerings. The theological implication is that material generosity offered to sustain gospel work has the same standing before God as the Levitical sacrificial system it fulfills. Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16 similarly apply sacrificial language to non-cultic acts, indicating a consistent New Testament pattern of spiritualizing and democratizing temple worship.
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But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you--an odour of a sweet smell--a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:
I have all things and more than enough: I am made full, having had from Epaphroditus the things which came from you, a perfume of a sweet smell, an offering well pleasing to God.
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