2 Corinthians 11:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:8 — KJV
“I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:8 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 11:8
“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:8: other, wages
“Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:8: other, service
“And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: compel...: Heb. serve thyself with him with the service, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:8: other, service
“Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:8: wages, service
“Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:8: wages, service
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