And, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

nor did we eat anyone's bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you,

not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should imitate us.