First ReadingPhilippians 4:10-19
From the Letter of Paul to the Philippians
10But I rejoice in the Lord greatlythat now at length you have revived your thought for me;in which you did indeed take thought,but you lacked opportunity.11Not that I speak because of lack,for I have learned in whatever state I am,to be content in it.12I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound.In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry,both to abound and to be in need.13I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.14However you did well that you shared in my affliction.15You yourselves also know,you Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News,when I departed from Macedonia,no assembly shared with me in the matter of givingand receiving but you only.16For even in Thessalonica you sent onceand again to my need.17Not that I seek for the gift,but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.18But I have all things and abound.I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you,a sweet-smelling fragrance,an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.19My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.