Thematic Bible: Self-support


Thematic Bible



and, because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they labored; for by occupation they were tent-makers. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofTentsIndustry, Examples OfTentmakingLike Good PeopleStaying Temporarilypartnershipvocation


Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. Verse ConceptsPoverty, Remedies ForIndustryActing For Oneselfprovidingministering

nor did we eat any one's bread, gratuitously: but, in labor and toil, working night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any of you; Verse ConceptsdiligenceNightPoverty, Remedies ForLabour Day And NightThose Who ToiledHardship

And he remained two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and was wont to welcome all who came to him; Verse ConceptsTwo YearsWelcoming Other PeoplePaying For Goods

But I have used none of these things; and I wrote not these things, that it may be so done in my case; for it were good for me rather to die, than that any one should make my glorying void. Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfWagesPaul's BoastingBoasting