¹⁶ for even when I was in Thessalonica,^(A) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.^{(B) 17} Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.^{(C) 18} I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus^(D) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant^(E) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.