Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 11:8

2 Corinthians chapter 11 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?

v.8This passage

v.9and 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 4:14

    Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

  • Philippians 4:18

    But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:9

    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.