2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and in want, I burdened no man: for that which I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will continue to do.
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In Context
8I robbed other churches, taking wages from them, to serve you.
10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man in the regions of Achaia shall stop me from this boasting.
Cross References
Acts 18:3And because he was of the same craft, he stayed with them, and worked: for they were tentmakers by occupation.
2 Corinthians 6:4But as the ministers of God we commend ourselves in all things; in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distress,
2 Corinthians 9:12For the performance of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.
Philippians 2:25Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my needs.
1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have asserted our authority, as the apostles of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:8Nor did we eat any man's bread without paying; but with labour and toil we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden 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 →