Thematic Bible: Self-support as practised by paul


Thematic Bible



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.

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.

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

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!


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.

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.

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

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!


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