2 Corinthians 11:9
And being present with you, and when needy, I was a burden to no man. For the brothers who came from Macedonia, they supplied my need. And in everything I kept, and I will keep myself non-burdensome to you.
A Conservative Version
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In Context
8I robbed other congregations, having taken a wage in order for your service.
10The truth of Christ is in me that this pride in me will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
Cross References
Acts 18:3And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and was working, for they were of the tentmakers craft.
2 Corinthians 6:4but in everything commending ourselves as helpers of God, in much perseverance, in afflictions, in necessities, in restrictions,
2 Corinthians 9:12Because the service of this ministry is not only supplying the needs of the sanctified, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God
Philippians 2:25But I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and co-workman and fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,
1 Thessalonians 2:6nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others. While able to bear down as apostles of Christ,
2 Thessalonians 3:8nor did we eat bread gratis from any man, but in labor and toil, working night and day in order not to burden 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 →