2 Corinthians 11:8

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.”

What this verse means

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BSBPD

“I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“other assemblies I did rob, having taken wages, for your ministration;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 11:8 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
  2. Philippians 4:14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
  3. Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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