1 Corinthians 9:6

The Passion Translation

Of course we do! Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to stop working for a living?

Cross References

Acts 11:22

News of what was happening in Antioch reached the church of Jerusalem, so the apostles sent Barnabas to Antioch as their emissary.

Acts 13:50

The Jewish leaders stirred up a violent mob against Paul and Barnabas, including many prominent and wealthy people of the city. They persecuted them and ran them out of town.

Acts 14:12

They addressed Barnabas as “Zeus” and Paul as “Hermes,” because he was the spokesman.

Acts 18:3

Since Paul and Aquila were both tentmakers by trade, Paul moved in with them and they became business partners.

Acts 4:36

For example, there was a Levite from Cyprus named Joseph, who sold his farmland and placed the proceeds at the feet of the apostles. They nicknamed him Barnabas (or “Encourager”).

1 Corinthians 11:16

If someone wants to quarrel about this, I want you to know that we have no intention to start an argument, neither I nor the congregations of God.

2 Corinthians 11:8

I received ample financial support from other churches just so that I could freely serve you.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Beloved brothers and sisters, surely you remember how hard we labored among you. We worked night and day so that we would not become a burden to you while we preached the wonderful gospel of God.