2 Corinthians 11:8
2 Corinthians 11:7-12 The Message (MSG)
I wonder, did I make a bad mistake in proclaiming God’s Message to you without asking for something in return, serving you free of charge so that you wouldn’t be inconvenienced by me? It turns out that the other churches paid my way so that you could have a free ride. Not once during the time I lived among you did anyone have to lift a finger to help me out. My needs were always supplied by the believers from Macedonia province. I was careful never to be a burden to you, and I never will be, you can count on it. With Christ as my witness, it’s a point of honor with me, and I’m not going to keep it quiet just to protect you from what the neighbors will think. It’s not that I don’t love you; God knows I do. I’m just trying to keep things open and honest between us.
2 Corinthians 11:8 King James Version (KJV)
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
2 Corinthians 11:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I robbed other churches by taking wages from them to serve you
2 Corinthians 11:8 New Century Version (NCV)
I accepted pay from other churches, taking their money so I could serve you.
2 Corinthians 11:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you
2 Corinthians 11:8 New International Version (NIV)
I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you.
2 Corinthians 11:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you.
2 Corinthians 11:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I robbed other churches by accepting [more than their share of] financial support for my ministry to you.
2 Corinthians 11:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
I “robbed” other churches by accepting their contributions so I could serve you at no cost.