1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.
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Nehemiah 5:15But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people: but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.
Psalms 32:4For day and night your hand was heavy on me.My strength was sapped in the heat of summer.Selah.
Proverbs 31:18She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.Her lamp doesn't go out by night.YOD
Luke 2:37and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
Acts 18:3and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers.
Acts 20:31Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13
The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and… Read the whole commentary →