³ And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

³⁴ Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

⁹ 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.

⁹ For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.