¹⁶ for even when I was in Thessalonica,^(A) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.^(B)

¹⁸ I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus^(A) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant^(B) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.