we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. Verse Concepts

Acts 28:30

Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him, Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast! Verse Concepts

Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible

1 Thessalonians 2:9

1 Corinthians 9:18

What then is my reward? To preach the gospel and offer it free of charge and not make full use of my authority in the gospel. Verse Concepts

Paul » Characteristics of » Industry

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Acts 20:34

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

Paul » His independence of character

1 Thessalonians 2:9

2 Thessalonians 3:8

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. Verse Concepts

Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support

Acts 18:3

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

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Acts 20:34

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

2 Thessalonians 3:8

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. Verse Concepts

Acts 28:30

Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him, Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast! Verse Concepts

Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul

Acts 18:3

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

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Acts 20:34

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

2 Thessalonians 3:8

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. Verse Concepts

Acts 28:30

Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him, Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast! Verse Concepts