Acts 20:33

KJV1611 – Modern English

I have coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.

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  • 1 Cor 9:12 : 12 If others are partakers of this right over you, should not we even more? Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:9 : 9 And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.
  • 2 Cor 7:2 : 2 Receive us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.
  • 1 Cor 9:15 : 15 But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.
  • 1 Cor 9:18 : 18 What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.
  • 2 Cor 12:14-17 : 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you, for I seek not yours, but you. For the children should not lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved. 16 But be it so, I did not burden you; nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of those whom I sent to you?
  • 1 Thess 2:5 : 5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;
  • Num 16:15 : 15 And Moses was very angry, and said to the LORD, Respect not their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them, nor have I harmed one of them.
  • 1 Sam 12:3-5 : 3 Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose donkey have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or from whose hand have I received any bribe to blind my eyes with it? and I will restore it to you. 4 And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from any man's hand. 5 And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 20:34
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    34Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

  • 2 Cor 11:7-10
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    73%

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

    8I robbed other churches, taking wages from them, to serve you.

    9And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

    10As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

  • Acts 20:24
    73%

    24But none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

  • 1 Cor 9:15
    73%

    15But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • Matt 10:9-10
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    73%

    9Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts,

    10Nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs: for the worker is worthy of his food.

  • 1 Thess 2:5-6
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    72%

    5For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:

    6Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    72%

    20Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

    21Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Acts 20:32
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    32So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

  • Phil 4:17
    71%

    17Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

  • 2 Cor 7:2
    71%

    2Receive us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.

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

    8Nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but we worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.

    9Not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

  • 1 Tim 6:8
    71%

    8And having food and clothing, let us be content with that.

  • Heb 13:5
    70%

    5Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with what you have. For He has said, 'I will never leave you, nor forsake you.'

  • Luke 22:35
    70%

    35And he said to them, When I sent you without money bag, and knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything? And they said, Nothing.

  • Gen 14:23
    70%

    23that I will not take anything that is yours, from a thread to a sandal strap, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich';

  • Acts 20:27
    70%

    27For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

  • Acts 20:19-20
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    70%

    19serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews;

    20how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,

  • Titus 2:10
    70%

    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2 Cor 9:5
    69%

    5Therefore I thought it necessary to urge the brethren, that they would go ahead to you and prepare in advance your generous gift, which had been promised before, that it might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not as of covetousness.

  • Luke 9:3
    69%

    3And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staffs, nor bag, neither bread, nor money; neither have two coats apiece.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    69%

    24Let no one seek his own good, but each one the good of others.

  • 2 Cor 12:17
    69%

    17Did I make a gain of you by any of those whom I sent to you?

  • 1 Cor 9:18
    69%

    18What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

  • Phil 2:20
    69%

    20For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

  • Rom 15:17
    69%

    17Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in what pertains to God.

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

    32Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

    33Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

  • Gal 4:12
    68%

    12Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you: you have not injured me at all.

  • Ezek 18:16
    68%

    16Nor has oppressed anyone, has not withheld the pledge, nor spoiled by violence, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment,

  • Heb 10:34
    68%

    34For you had compassion on me in my chains and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    68%

    11But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • Ezek 18:7
    68%

    7And has not oppressed anyone, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has spoiled none by violence, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment,

  • Luke 12:33
    68%

    33Sell what you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags that do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, nor moth destroys.

  • 2 Cor 12:13
    68%

    13For in what way were you inferior to other churches, except that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong.

  • 2 Cor 11:5
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    5For I consider that I am not in any way inferior to the very chief apostles.

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

  • Rom 15:20
    68%

    20Yes, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation:

  • Phlm 1:14
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    14But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your benefit should not be by compulsion, but willingly.

  • Acts 4:34
    68%

    34Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

  • 1 Sam 12:4
    68%

    4And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from any man's hand.

  • Phil 4:11
    68%

    11Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.