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2 Corinthians 11:8
2 Corinthians 11:8 is verse 8 of 2 Corinthians chapter 11, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
King James Version
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
World English Bible
I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.
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2 Corinthians 11:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible
6 Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.
7 Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
8 I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
Philippians 4:14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
Philippians 4:15And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
Philippians 4:16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.