10 I’m so happy in the Lord that you’ve at last thought about me again—realizing that you were concerned about me before but you couldn’t do anything about it. 11 I’m not talking about my own needs, because I’ve already learned to be satisfied in whatever situation I find myself. 12 I’m used to having nothing, and I’ve experienced having plenty too. In every possible situation I’ve learned the secret of dealing with having plenty and going hungry, of being rich and of living in poverty:
18 For I have everything, more than I need! I’m thankful to receive from Epaphroditus the things you sent. They’re like a sweet-smelling sacrifice that pleases God and that he approves of. 19 My God will fill you with everything you need in accordance with his glorious wealth in Christ Jesus!