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Philippians 1:5

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for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

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EXPLANATION

Verse 5. For your fellowship. This word is divers times used by Saint Paul for a contribution of charitable alms, which it may also signify in this place; though others expound it of their being made partakers of the graces of Christ, by the gospel. Witham.

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The word translated “partnership” (κοινωνίᾳ) also means “fellowship” and “sharing”.

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