Acts 20:33

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I have not coveted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:12 : 12 If others have this right to receive from you, shouldn’t we have it even more? But we have not used this right. Instead, we endure all things so that we will not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:9 : 9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.
  • 2 Cor 7:2 : 2 Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.
  • 1 Cor 9:15 : 15 But I have not made use of any of these rights, and I am not writing this to make it happen for me. I would rather die than let anyone deprive me of my reason for boasting.
  • 1 Cor 9:18 : 18 What then is my reward? It is that when I preach the gospel, I may offer it free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
  • 2 Cor 12:14-17 : 14 Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 15 And I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved less? 16 But be that as it may, I did not burden you. Rather, being crafty, I caught you with deceit. 17 Did I take advantage of you through any of those I sent to you?
  • 1 Thess 2:5 : 5 For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.
  • Num 16:15 : 15 Moses was very angry and said to the Lord, "Do not accept their offering. I have not taken even a single donkey from them, nor have I wronged any one of them."
  • 1 Sam 12:3-5 : 3 Here I am. Testify against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded or oppressed? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes to wrongdoing? If so, I will restore it to you. 4 They replied, 'You have not defrauded us, oppressed us, or taken anything from anyone’s hand.' 5 Samuel said to them, 'The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.' 'He is a witness,' they said.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 20:34
    76%

    34You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions.

  • 2 Cor 11:7-10
    4 verses
    73%

    7Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

    8I robbed other churches by taking support from them to serve you.

    9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

    10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

  • Acts 20:24
    73%

    24'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'

  • 1 Cor 9:15
    73%

    15But I have not made use of any of these rights, and I am not writing this to make it happen for me. I would rather die than let anyone deprive me of my reason for boasting.

  • Matt 10:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9Do not acquire gold, silver, or copper to put in your belts.

    10Do not bring a traveling bag for the journey, or two shirts, or sandals, or a staff; for a worker is worthy of his food.

  • 1 Thess 2:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.

    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
    2 verses
    72%

    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • Acts 20:32
    72%

    32And now, I entrust you, brothers, to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

  • Phil 4:17
    71%

    17Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.

  • 2 Cor 7:2
    71%

    2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.

  • 2 Thess 3:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. Instead, we worked with toil and hardship night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.

    9It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

  • 1 Tim 6:8
    71%

    8If we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

  • Heb 13:5
    70%

    5Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'

  • Luke 22:35
    70%

    35Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you out without a money bag, a traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?" They replied, "Nothing."

  • Gen 14:23
    70%

    23'that I will not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, “I have made Abram rich.”'

  • Acts 20:27
    70%

    27For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole plan of God.

  • Acts 20:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19'I served the Lord with all humility, with tears, and with trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews.'

    20'I did not shrink back from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house.'

  • Titus 2:10
    70%

    10They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • 2 Cor 9:5
    69%

    5So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go ahead to you and prepare in advance the generous gift you had promised, so that it may be ready as a blessing, and not as something given reluctantly.

  • Luke 9:3
    69%

    3He said to them, 'Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take two tunics.'

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    69%

    24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

  • 2 Cor 12:17
    69%

    17Did I take advantage of you through any of those I sent to you?

  • 1 Cor 9:18
    69%

    18What then is my reward? It is that when I preach the gospel, I may offer it free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

  • Phil 2:20
    69%

    20For I have no one else like him, who will genuinely care about your concerns.

  • Rom 15:17
    69%

    17Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

  • 1 Cor 10:32-33
    2 verses
    68%

    32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.

    33Just as I also try to please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

  • Gal 4:12
    68%

    12I beg you, brothers: Become like me, for I also became like you. You have done me no wrong.

  • Ezek 18:16
    68%

    16He does not oppress anyone, or require a pledge for a loan, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

  • Heb 10:34
    68%

    34For you sympathized with those in prison and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession in heaven.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    68%

    11But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • Ezek 18:7
    68%

    7He does not oppress anyone, but restores a pledge for a loan; he does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked.

  • Luke 12:33
    68%

    33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

  • 2 Cor 12:13
    68%

    13For in what way were you less favored than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

  • 2 Cor 11:5
    68%

    5I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'

  • 2 Tim 3:10
    68%

    10But you have closely followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and endurance.

  • Rom 15:20
    68%

    20It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

  • Phlm 1:14
    68%

    14But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed might not be out of compulsion but of your own free will.

  • Acts 4:34
    68%

    34There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.

  • 1 Sam 12:4
    68%

    4They replied, 'You have not defrauded us, oppressed us, or taken anything from anyone’s hand.'

  • Phil 4:11
    68%

    11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.