Thematic Bible: Self-support


Thematic Bible



And because he was of the same trade, he was living with them, and they did their work together; for by trade they were tent-makers. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofTentsIndustry, Examples OfTentmakingLike Good PeopleStaying Temporarilypartnershipvocation


You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me. Verse ConceptsPoverty, Remedies ForIndustryActing For Oneselfprovidingministering

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you: Verse ConceptsdiligenceNightPoverty, Remedies ForLabour Day And NightThose Who ToiledHardship

And for the space of two years, Paul was living in the house of which he had the use, and had talk with all those who went in to see him, Verse ConceptsTwo YearsWelcoming Other PeoplePaying For Goods

But I have not made use of any of these things: and I am not writing this in the hope that it may be so for me: for it would be better for me to undergo death, than for any man to make this pride of mine of no effect. Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfWagesPaul's BoastingBoasting

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