Act 20:34, 1Cor 4:12, 2Cor 11:9, 12:13-14, 2Th 3:8 | ISV | STEP | You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who were with me.

Acts 20:34

34 You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who were with me.Acts 18:3; 1Cor 4:12; 1Thes 2:9; 2Thes 3:8

1 Corinthians 4:12

12 We wear ourselves out from working with our own hands. When insulted, we bless. When persecuted, we endure.Matt 5:44; Luke 6:28; 23:34; Acts 7:60; 18:3; 20:34; Rom 12:14, 20; 1Thes 2:9; 2Thes 3:8; 1Tim 4:10; 1Pet 2:23; 3:9

2 Corinthians 11:9

9 When I was with you and needed something, I did not bother any of you, because our brothers who came from Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.Acts 20:33; 2Cor 12:13-14, 16; Phil 4:10, 15-16; 1Thes 2:9; 2Thes 3:8-9

2 Corinthians 12:13-14

13 How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I did not bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!1Cor 1:7; 9:12; 2Cor 11:7, 9 14 Here I am ready to visit you for a third time, and I will not bother you for help. I do not want your things but you. Children should not have to support ^{▼▼Lit. to save up for} their parents, but parents their children.Acts 20:33; 1Cor 4:14-15; 10:33; 2Cor 13:1

2 Thessalonians 3:8

8 We did not eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, with toil and labor we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.Acts 18:3; 20:34; 2Cor 11:9; 1Thes 2:9