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Paul and the False Apostles

2 Corinthians 11:8

In 9 translations

BSB
I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
KJV
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
WEB
I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.
ASV
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you;
LSV
I robbed other assemblies, having taken wages, for your ministry;
YLT
other assemblies I did rob, having taken wages, for your ministration;
DBY
I spoiled other assemblies, receiving hire for ministry towards you.
DRC
I have taken from other churches, receiving wages of them for your ministry.
GNV
I robbed other Churches, and tooke wages of them to doe you seruice.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἄλλας ἐκκλησίας ἐσύλησα λαβὼν ὀψώνιον πρὸς τὴν ὑμῶν διακονίαν,
RP2018
Ἄλλας ἐκκλησίας ἐσύλησα, λαβὼν ὀψώνιον πρὸς τὴν ὑμῶν διακονίαν·
TR-Boyd
Ἄλλας ἐκκλησίας ἐσύλησα, λαβὼν ὀψώνιον πρὸς τὴν ὑμῶν διακονίαν·
SCR1894
αλλας εκκλησιας εσυλησα λαβων οψωνιον προς την υμων διακονιαν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 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.
  • Philippians 4:14–16Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and…
  • 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.

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