Bible verse

2 Corinthians 11:8

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

2 Corinthians 11:8 · BSB

2 Corinthians 11:8 in context

The verses around it, from 2 Corinthians 11.

4 For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily.

5 I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”

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.

11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

12 But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

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2 Corinthians 11:8 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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