2 Corinthians 11:9

New American Bible - revised edition

And when I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

The earlier governors, my predecessors, had laid a heavy burden on the people, taking from them each day forty silver shekels for their food; then, too, their attendants oppressed the people. But I, because I feared God, did not do this.

Acts 18:3

and, because he practiced the same trade, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

Acts 18:5

When Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul began to occupy himself totally with preaching the word, testifying to the Jews that the Messiah was Jesus.

Acts 20:33

I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 15:26

For Macedonia and Achaia have decided to make some contribution for the poor among the holy ones in Jerusalem;

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they made up for your absence,

2 Corinthians 6:4

on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints,

2 Corinthians 9:12

for the administration of this public service is not only supplying the needs of the holy ones but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

Philippians 2:25

With regard to Epaphroditus, my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister in my need, I consider it necessary to send him to you.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek praise from human beings, either from you or from others,

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You recall, brothers, our toil and drudgery. Working night and day in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, sawed in two, put to death at sword’s point; they went about in skins of sheep or goats, needy, afflicted, tormented.