1 Corinthians 9:6

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Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;

and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.

For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.

For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;