2 Corinthians 11:9

Modern English Version

Furthermore, when I was present with you and was lacking, I was a burden to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I lacked. In all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

The former governors preceding me had extracted a heavy burden on the people, because they took from them food and wine, besides forty shekels of silver. Moreover, even their servants domineered over the people. But I myself never did so, because of the fear of God.

Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

Acts 18:5

When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul was pressed by the Spirit and testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 20:33

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 15:26

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they supplied what was lacking on your part.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things we commend ourselves as servants of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress,

2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also through many thanksgivings to God.

Philippians 2:25

Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, who is my brother and companion in labor, fellow soldier, your messenger, and he who ministered to my necessity.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered around in sheepskins and goatskins, while destitute, afflicted, and tormented.