2 Corinthians 11:7-9

Worldwide English (New Testament)

⁷ Perhaps it was wrong for me to bring myself down in order to raise you up. Do you think that? Was it wrong for me to tell you the good news without pay?

⁸ I took pay from other churches. I made them poor so that I might help you.

⁹ When I was with you and needed money, I did not make any of you pay me. When the brothers came from Macedonia, they gave me what I needed. So I was not, and I will not be, any trouble to you.