Acts 18:3

and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and labored; for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

In Context

2And finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, lately come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome), he came to them;

4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.

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Cross References

Acts 20:34Ye yourselves know, that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

1 Corinthians 9:6Or have only I and Barnabas not power to forbear working?

2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present with you, and in want, I was a charge to no one; for what was lacking to me the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied; and in every thing I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will keep myself.

1 Thessalonians 2:9For ye remember, brethren, our labor and toil; night and day working, in order not to burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 18:2-7

Paul Visits Corinth. 1 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. 3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 5 And when Silas and… Read the whole commentary →

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