2 Corinthians 11:9
and when I was present with you and was in want, I was not a burden on any man; for the brethren, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my want; and in everything I kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and [so] will I keep [myself].
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In Context
8I robbed other churches, taking wages [of them] that I might minister unto you;
10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.
Cross References
Acts 18:3and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought, for by their trade they were tentmakers.
2 Corinthians 6:4but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;
Philippians 2:25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
1 Thessalonians 2:6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:8neither did we eat bread for nought at any man`s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not 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 →