2 Corinthians 11:8

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

2 Corinthians 11:8

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

I robbed other churches, taking wages [of them], to do you service.

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WEB

World English Bible

I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.

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ASV

American Standard Version

I robbed other churches, taking wages [of them] that I might minister unto you;

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

I robbed other churches, having received support for ministry to you⁺.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Corinthians 11

⁶ Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

⁷ Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

⁸ I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.

⁹ And 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.

¹⁰ As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

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