2 Corinthians 11:9

New English Translation

When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.

Acts 18:3

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

Acts 18:5

Now when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul became wholly absorbed with proclaiming the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 20:33

I have desired no one’s silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 15:26

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

1 Corinthians 16:17

I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 9:12

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

Philippians 2:25

But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, sawed apart, murdered with the sword; they went about in sheepskins and goatskins; they were destitute, afflicted, ill-treated