2 Corinthians 11:7-9

Paul and the False Apostles

7 Or a did I commit a sin in humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because b I preached God's gospel to you free of charge? 8 I robbed other churches by accepting support from them in order to serve you. 9 And when I was with you and was c in need, d I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia e supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain f from burdening you in any way.

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 12:13
    For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!
  2. 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.
  3. Cross References
    Philippians 4:12
    I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.
  4. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 12:13 - 14
    For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!
  5. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 16:17
    I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence.
    Philippians 4:15 - 16
    And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
  6. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 12:16
    But granting that I myself did not burden you, I was crafty, you say, and got the better of you by deceit.
    1 Thessalonians 2:6
    Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.
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