Acts 20:33

Webster's Bible (1833)

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:12 : 12 If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Gospel of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:9 : 9 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.
  • 2 Cor 7:2 : 2 Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.
  • 1 Cor 9:15 : 15 But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather 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, so as not to abuse my authority in the Gospel.
  • 2 Cor 12:14-17 : 14 Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 15 I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less? 16 But be it so, I did not myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception. 17 Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?
  • 1 Thess 2:5 : 5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, 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, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
  • Num 16:15 : 15 Moses was very angry, and said to Yahweh, "Don't respect their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them, neither have I hurt one of them."
  • 1 Sam 12:3-5 : 3 Here I am: witness against me before Yahweh, 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 of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. 4 They said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man's hand. 5 He said to them, Yahweh is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand. They said, He is witness.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 20:34
    76%

    34You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

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

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

    8I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.

    9When 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.

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

  • Acts 20:24
    73%

    24But these things don't count; nor do I hold 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 fully testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.

  • 1 Cor 9:15
    73%

    15But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • Matt 10:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9Don't take any gold, nor silver, nor brass in your money belts.

    10Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

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

    5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

    6nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

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

    20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

    21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Acts 20:32
    72%

    32Now, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

  • Phil 4:17
    71%

    17Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.

  • 2 Cor 7:2
    71%

    2Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.

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

    8neither did we eat bread from anyone's hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you;

    9not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

  • 1 Tim 6:8
    71%

    8But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

  • Heb 13:5
    70%

    5Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."

  • Luke 22:35
    70%

    35He said to them, "When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."

  • Gen 14:23
    70%

    23that I will not take a thread nor a shoe-latchet nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'

  • Acts 20:27
    70%

    27for I didn't shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

  • Acts 20:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

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

    20how I didn't shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house,

  • Titus 2:10
    70%

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

  • 2 Cor 9:5
    69%

    5I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.

  • Luke 9:3
    69%

    3He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey--neither staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats apiece.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    69%

    24Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor's good.

  • 2 Cor 12:17
    69%

    17Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have 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, so as not to abuse my authority in the Gospel.

  • Phil 2:20
    69%

    20For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you.

  • Rom 15:17
    69%

    17I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

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

    32Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the assembly of God;

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

  • Gal 4:12
    68%

    12I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,

  • Ezek 18:16
    68%

    16neither has wronged any, has not taken anything to pledge, neither has taken by robbery, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

  • Heb 10:34
    68%

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

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    68%

    11But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

  • Ezek 18:7
    68%

    7and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

  • Luke 12:33
    68%

    33Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

  • 2 Cor 12:13
    68%

    13For what is there in which you were made inferior to the rest of the assemblies, unless it is that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong.

  • 2 Cor 11:5
    68%

    5For I reckon that I am not at all behind the very best apostles.

  • 2 Tim 3:10
    68%

    10But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

  • Rom 15:20
    68%

    20yes, making it my aim to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.

  • Phlm 1:14
    68%

    14But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will.

  • Acts 4:34
    68%

    34For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

  • 1 Sam 12:4
    68%

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

  • Phil 4:11
    68%

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