2 Corinthians 11:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

If I needed something when I was with you, I did not trouble any of you. The brothers who came from Macedonia gave me all that I needed. I did not allow myself to be a burden to you in any way. And I will never be a burden to you.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I know that you remember how hard we worked. We worked night and day to support ourselves, so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we did the work of telling you God’s Good News.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not looking for praise from people—not from you or anyone else.

Hebrews 11:37

They were killed with stones. They were cut in half. They were killed with swords. The only clothes some of them had were sheepskins or goatskins. They were poor, persecuted, and treated badly by others.

Philippians 2:25

For now, I think I must send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in God’s family, who works and serves with me in the Lord’s army. When I needed help, you sent him to me,

2 Corinthians 9:12

The service you are offering helps God’s people with their needs, but that is not all it does. It is also bringing more and more thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in every way we show that we are servants of God. We never give up, even though we face troubles, difficulties, and problems of every kind.

Acts 20:33

When I was with you, I never wanted anyone’s money or fine clothes.

Acts 18:3

They were tentmakers, the same as Paul, so he stayed with them and worked with them.

Nehemiah 5:15

But the governors who ruled before me made life hard for the people. The governors forced everyone to pay 1 pound of silver. They also made the people give them food and wine. The leaders under these governors also ruled over the people and made life even harder. But I respected and feared God, so I didn’t do things like that.

Acts 18:5

But after Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time telling God’s message to the Jews, trying to convince them that Jesus is the Messiah.

Romans 15:26

Some of them are poor, and the believers in Macedonia and Achaia wanted to help them. So they gathered some money to send them.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I am happy that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. You are not here, but they have filled your place.