Acts 20:33-35

Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders

33 e I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. 34 f You yourselves know that g these hands ministered to my necessities and h to those who were with me. 35 In all things i I have shown you that j by working hard in this way we must k help the weak and l remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed m to give than to receive.'"

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    1 Corinthians 9:12
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    2 Corinthians 7:2
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    2 Corinthians 11:9
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    2 Corinthians 12:17
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    1 Samuel 12:3
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    Matthew 10:8
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    1 Thessalonians 2:5
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  2. Cross References
    Acts 20:18
    And when they came to him, he said to them: "You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia.
  3. Cross References
    Acts 18:3
    And because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
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    Acts 19:22
    And having sent into Macedonia two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
    Acts 19:29
    So the city was filled with the confusion, and they rushed together into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul's companions in travel.
  5. Cross References
    2 Thessalonians 3:7
    For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you.
  6. Cross References
    Ephesians 4:28
    Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
  7. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 5:14
    And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
    1 Corinthians 12:28
    And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 11:16
    And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
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    Matthew 10:8
    Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.
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