Read Full ChapterAnd when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} when I was present{G3918}{(G5752)} with{G4314} you{G5209}, and{G2532} wanted{G5302}{(G5685)}, I was{G3756} chargeable{G2655}{(G5656)} to no man{G3762}: for{G1063} that which was lacking{G5303} to me{G3450} the brethren{G80} which came{G2064}{(G5631)} from{G575} Macedonia{G3109} supplied{G4322}{(G5656)}: and{G2532} in{G1722} all{G3956} things I have kept{G5083}{(G5656)} myself{G1683} from being burdensome{G4} unto you{G5213}, and{G2532} so will I keep{G5083}{(G5692)} myself.
Strong's King James
(9) and when present with you and was lacking, I wasn't a burden to anybody. Because when brothers came from Macedonia (Extended Land) they fully supplied my need and in everything I kept myself to not be burdensome to you and I will keep doing so.
The F.O.G
[9] And when my resources fell short while I was with you, I didn't burden anyone. The believers who came from Macedonia provided what I needed. I have kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and being present with you, and having been in want, I was chargeable to no one, for my lack did the brethren supply—having come from Macedonia—and in everything burdenless to you I did keep myself, and will keep.
Young's Literal Translation
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