^{7 Ref} The sin did I do -- myself humbling that ye might be exalted, because freely the good news of God I did proclaim to you?

^{8 Ref} other assemblies I did rob, having taken wages, for your ministration;

^{9 Ref} 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.