^{7 Ref} Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God's Gospel free of charge?

^{8 Ref} I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.

^{9 Ref} When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn't a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.