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2 Corinthians 11:8

Generosity

6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
KJV
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
WEB
I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.
ASV
I robbed other churches, taking wages [of them] that I might minister unto you;
DARBY
I spoiled other assemblies, receiving hire for ministry towards you.
BLB
I robbed other churches, having received support for ministry to you⁺.
ÅB
Andre menigheter skattla jeg, idet jeg tok lønn av dem for å tjene dere, og da jeg var hos dere og kom i trang, falt jeg ikke noen til byrde;
OTB
Jeg tok støtte fra andre menigheter, aksepterte deres hjelp for å tjene dere;
B1930
Andre menigheter skattla jeg, idet jeg tok lønn av dem for å tjene eder, og da jeg var hos eder og kom i trang, falt jeg ikke nogen til byrde;

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 11:9

    And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

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  • Philippians 4:14–16

    Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

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  • Philippians 4:18

    But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

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