³ So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them ^(A)and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

^34 [a]Yes, you yourselves know ^(A)that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

³⁵ I have shown you in every way, ^(A)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.’ ”

^12 (A)And we labor, working with our own hands. ^(B)Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

⁷ For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you;

⁸ nor did we eat anyone’s bread ^[a]free of charge, but worked with ^(A)labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you,