Acts 20:33-35
33 I have coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. 34 Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Paul showed that he was not after the believers’ money or possessions; he was transparent in his efforts to work to support himself, not asking nor seeking anything besides their hearts because of the gospel. He went further to state clearly that he also did this to teach and motivate by example to support those who could not support themselves well, the “weak.” But he made certain to emphasize and focus on God's word who said that it is more blessed to give than receive (Mt.10:8).
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