Thematic Bible: Self-support
Thematic Bible
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Paul came to them, and because he was of the same trade with them, he lodged with them, and worked with them??or by trade they were tentmakers.
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You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
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"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.
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I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.
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After this Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house, and used to receive all who came to see him.
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But for my part, I have never availed myself of any of these rights. I do not say this to bring it about in my own case. I would rather die than let any one make void this boast of mine.
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