2 Corinthians 11:9
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's 'foolish' boasting: he is presenting the Corinthians as a pure virgin to Christ, and fears they will be deceived as Eve was. He argues his apostleship against the 'super-apostles.' His résumé of suffering: five times forty lashes, three times …
Other Translations
and when I was present with you and was in want, I was not a burden on any man; for the brethren, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my want; and in everything I kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
and being present with you, and having been in want, I was chargeable to no one, for my lack did the brethren supply--having come from Macedonia--and in everything burdenless to you I did keep myself, and will keep.
And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so.
Cross References
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto …
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as …
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and …
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were …
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we …
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome …
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many …