2 Corinthians 12:13

The Passion Translation

Furthermore, how were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I didn’t burden you financially—forgive me for depriving you!

Cross References

Acts 18:3

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

1 Corinthians 9:12

And if you have supported others, don’t we rightfully deserve this privilege even more? But as you know, we haven’t used that right. Instead, we have continued to support ourselves so that we would never be a hindrance to the spread of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:6

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

2 Corinthians 12:14

And now here I am, ready to come to you for the third time, and I still refuse to be a burden to you. For what I really want is your hearts, not your money. After all, children should not have to accumulate resources for their parents, but parents do this for their children.