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2 Corinthians 11:8
I robbed—that is, took from them in order to spare you more than what was their fair share of contribution to my maintenance, for example, the Philippian Church (Philippians 4:15-16).
wages—"subsidy."
to do you service—Greek, "with a view to ministration to you"; compare "supplied" (Greek, "in addition"), II Corinthians 11:9, implying, he brought with him from the Macedonians, supplies towards his maintenance at Corinth; and (II Corinthians 11:9) when those resources failed ("when I wanted") he received a new supply, while there, from the same source.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Corinthians 11:8:
1 Corinthians 9:15
Philippians 4:15
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