and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
2 Corinthians 11:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 I robbed other churches by accepting support from them in order to serve you. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Other churches I have robbed by accepting [more than their share of] support for my ministry [from them in order] to serve you. American Standard Version (1901) I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you; Common English Bible I robbed other churches by taking a salary from them in order to serve you! Catholic Public Domain Version I have taken from other churches, receiving a stipend from them to the benefit of your ministry. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I have taken from other churches, receiving wages of them for your ministry. |
and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living?
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for my needs were supplied by the brothers who came from Macedonia. So I refrained and will continue to refrain from burdening you in any way.
I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.