Partnership in the Gospel
Partnership in the Gospel Philippians 1:5 Excerpt The Gk. word, koinonia , means “ sharing ” or “ participation .” It is possible Paul refers to the wholehearted welcome he experienced there ( Acts 16:15 ) and to the continuing prayer and financial support provided by this church ( cf . Phil. 4:16 ; 2 Cor. 11:9 ). More Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion . electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.