Acts 18:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and found out that they were tent makers. Paul was a tent maker too. So he stayed with them, and they worked together.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

Why don't we build a new meeting place near the River Jordan? Each of us could get some wood, then we could build it.” “That's a good idea,” Elisha replied, “get started.”

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands, and when people abuse us, we wish them well. When we suffer, we are patient.

1 Corinthians 9:14

In the same way, the Lord wants everyone who preaches the good news to make a living from preaching this message.

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have never used these privileges of mine, and I am not writing this because I want to start now. I would rather die than let someone rob me of the right to take pride in this.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What pay am I given? It is the chance to preach the good news free of charge and not to use the privileges that are mine because I am a preacher.

2 Corinthians 11:7

Was it wrong for me to lower myself and honour you by preaching God's message free of charge?

2 Corinthians 11:9

Even when I was in need, I still didn't bother you. In fact, some of the Lord's followers from Macedonia brought me what I needed. I have not been a burden to you in the past, and I will never be a burden.

2 Corinthians 12:13

You missed out on only one blessing that the other churches received. That is, you didn't have to support me. Forgive me for doing you wrong.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

My dear friends, you haven't forgotten our hard work and hardships. You remember how night and day we struggled to make a living, so that we could tell you God's message without being a burden to anyone.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Try your best to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work hard, just as we taught you to do.