6. I may not be a trained speaker. But I do have knowledge. I've made that very clear to you in every way.
7. When I preached God's good news to you free of charge, I put myself down in order to lift you up. Was that a sin?
8. Did I rob other churches when I received help from them so that I could serve you?
9. When I was with you and needed something, I didn't cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven't caused you any expense at all. And I won't ever do it.