2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so.
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8I took money from other churches as payment for my work, so that I might be your servant;
Cross References
Acts 18:3And because he was of the same trade, he was living with them, and they did their work together; for by trade they were tent-makers.
2 Corinthians 6:4But in everything making it clear that we are the servants of God, in quiet strength, in troubles, in need, in sorrow,
2 Corinthians 9:12For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;
Philippians 2:25But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;
1 Thessalonians 2:6Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:8And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble 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 →