2 Corinthians 11:9

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

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people, and took food and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver. Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

Acts 18:3

and, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together—by trade they were tentmakers.

Acts 18:5

When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with proclaiming the word, testifying to the Jews that the Messiah was Jesus.

Acts 20:33

I coveted no one's silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 15:26

for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to share their resources with the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence;

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2 Corinthians 9:12

for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.

Philippians 2:25

Still, I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus—my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister to my need;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others,

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters; we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented—