(4:15–20) Paul recalls the history of the Philippians’ giving (4:15–16), adds qualifications about the nature of his thankfulness for those gifts (4:17–19), and concludes with a brief doxology (4:20). 4:15–16 This unit furnishes a brief history of the Philippians’ material support for Paul. It reveals that the Philippian church is unique in its partnership with Paul insofar as it has provided support when others have not. 4:17 Much like 4:10b–12, 4:17 seeks to avoid misunderstanding,