2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
King James Version
In Context
8I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
Cross References
Acts 18:3And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
2 Corinthians 6:4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Philippians 2:25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:8Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 11:6-16
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things. 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that… Read the whole commentary →