Thematic Bible: Self-support


Thematic Bible



And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:) Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofTentsIndustry, Examples OfTentmakingLike Good PeopleStaying Temporarilypartnershipvocation


but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me. Verse ConceptsPoverty, Remedies ForIndustryActing For Oneselfprovidingministering

neither did we eat bread with any man unpaid for, but with labour and toil worked night and day, that we might be burdensome to none of you: Verse ConceptsdiligenceNightPoverty, Remedies ForLabour Day And NightThose Who ToiledHardship

But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and received all who came to him, Verse ConceptsTwo YearsWelcoming Other PeoplePaying For Goods

But I have used nothing of these things, nor have I written indeed these things, that it should be so done respecting me; for it would become me to die rather than that any man should make my glorying void. Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfWagesPaul's BoastingBoasting