Not long thereafter, the newly formed congregation in Philippi twice sent provisions to Paul during his stay of several weeks with fellow believers in Thessalonica, nearly 100 miles (160 km) away.
Mitte kaua pärast seda saatis vastmoodustatud Filippi kogudus Paulusele kahel korral materiaalset abi ligi 160 kilomeetri kaugusele Tessaloonikasse, kus apostel mitu nädalat usukaaslaste juures viibis.