the church is gratefully commended by him. They sent money to Paul when he was in distress and continually when he was in Thessalonica, V 17–20: FULNESS Paul is grateful that, currently through their giving, God is fully supplying everything that he needs. Selflessly, he is grateful for the fruit that will come to the giver, knowing that God will also supply all their needs ‘according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus’. Their gift rises to God like a pleasing and sweet-smelling sacrifice. V