Acts 18:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.”
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“and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought; for by their trade they were tentmakers.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and because of being of the same craft, he did remain with them, and was working, for they were tent-makers as to craft;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 18:3 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 6:2Please let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a log so we can build ourselves a place to live there.” “Go,” said Elisha.
- Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
- 1 Corinthians 4:12We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
- 1 Corinthians 9:6Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
- 2 Corinthians 11:7Was 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?
- 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.
- 2 Corinthians 12:13In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:8nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
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