KJV ORIGINAL
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When I was with you and running low on money, I didn't ask any of you to cover me. The believers from Macedonia took care of what I needed. I've made it a point to never be a financial burden on you, and I'm going to keep it that way.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul kept his ministry drama-free by never asking for handouts from the people he was serving.
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