^{16 Ref} For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

^{17 Ref} Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

^{18 Ref} 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.