2 Corinthians 11:8 net — I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!

NET Bible

"I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!"

— 2 Corinthians 11:8, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

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For I consider myself not at all inferior to those“super-apostles.”

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And even if I am unskilled in speaking, yet I am certainly not so in knowledge. Indeed, we have made this plain to you in everything in every way.

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Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you could be exalted, because I proclaimed the gospel of God to you free of charge?

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I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!

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When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.

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As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

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Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:8 say?
2 Corinthians 11:8 in the NET Bible reads: “I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:8 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:8.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:8 in?
2 Corinthians 11:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 11:8?
2 Corinthians 11:8 reads (NET): “I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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