I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
I basically took money from other churches to serve you guys without charging you anything.
Paul sacrificed his own income from other communities just to serve the Corinthians for free.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul was actively planting churches and often relied on financial support from various congregations to sustain his missionary travels. He wrote this verse to the church in Corinth as part of his defense against false teachers who accused him of ulterior motives, explaining that he accepted aid from other churches to serve the Corinthians without burdening them financially. This highlights Paul's commitment to integrity and self-sacrifice in ministry.
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