Philippians 4:10

I rejoiced. Or, “I rejoice,” if Paul is here using the epistolary aorist (see on ch. 2:25). Paul practices the precepts he urges on the church (ch. 4:4); he rejoices, as he commands them to do.

Your care of me. Paul visualized the thoughtful planning by which the Philippians had sought to lighten his trials, first when he was at Corinth (v. 15) and more recently at Rome (chs. 2:25; 4:18).

Flourished. Gr. anathallo, “to shoot up,” “grow green again,” used of a tree putting forth fresh shoots after its winter sleep. The idea is that of renewed activity after inactivity. Paul is in no way accusing his friends of neglect, for he recognizes that it had not been possible for them to help him earlier.

Careful. Or, “were being thoughtful.” Paul realizes that although circumstances had prevented the church from rendering practical help, its members had continually desired to ameliorate his condition.

Lacked opportunity. The hindrances are not specified, but it appears to have been temporarily impossible for the Philippians to send their gifts to the apostle.