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2 Corinthians 11:9

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When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.

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2 Corinthians 11:9 in other translations

and when I was present with you and was in want, I was not a burden on any man; for the brethren, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my want; and in everything I kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

2 Corinthians 11:9 · American Standard Version

2 Corinthians 11:9 in context

  1. 7Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God’s Good News free of charge?
  2. 8I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.
  3. 9When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
  4. 10As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
  5. 11Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows.