“I thank my God every time I remember you. I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.”
— Philippians 1:3-5
Greek is ambiguous whether this is Paul remembering them or them remembering him. Either way, it’s clear that Paul and Philippians had very special relationship.
Lots of words like every and all in these three verses. Paul uses hyperbole to emphasize love for them. Carried throughout letter.
Participation could be just that they were all saved and spreading gospel like Paul was. But Paul thanks them for financial gift later, so probably they had funded Paul’s trips or ministry to some extent.
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