8. I robbed other churches by taking money from them to serve you.
9. Even when I was in need, I still didn't bother you. In fact, some of the Lord's followers from Macedonia brought me what I needed. I have not been a burden to you in the past, and I will never be a burden.
10. As surely as I speak the truth about Christ, no one in Achaia can stop me from boasting about this.
11. And it isn't because I don't love you. God himself knows how much I do love you.