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2 Corinthians 11:16
I will say it again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, then treat me like a fool so that I can also boast a little.
Matthew 10:14
If no one welcomes you or listens to your words, as you leave that house or town, shake its dust off your feet.
Luke 10:8
"Whenever you go into a town and the people welcome you, eat whatever they serve you,
Philippians 2:29
So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.
Philemon 1:12
As I send him back, it's like I'm coming along with him.
2 John 1:10
If anyone comes to you but does not present his teachings, do not receive him into your house or even welcome him,
3 John 1:8
Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become genuine helpers with them.

We have wronged

2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use trickery or pervert God's word. By clear statements of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.
2 Corinthians 6:3
We do not put an obstacle in anyone's way. Otherwise, fault may be found with our ministry.
2 Corinthians 11:9
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.
2 Corinthians 12:14
Now I'm ready to visit you for a third time, and I will not bother you for help. I do not want your things, but rather you yourselves. Children should not have to support their parents, but parents their children.
Numbers 16:15
Moses was very angry, so he told the LORD, "Please don't accept their offering. I haven't taken even one donkey from them nor have I hurt even one of them."
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Testify against me in the LORD's presence and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken? Who have I cheated? Who have I oppressed? Who bribed me to look the other way? I'll restore it to you."
Acts 20:33
I never desired anyone's silver, gold, or clothes.
Romans 16:18
because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.
2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know what you must do to imitate us. We never lived in idleness among you.

General references

Acts 20:33
I never desired anyone's silver, gold, or clothes.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.

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