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Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I proclaimed God's good news a to you free of charge?
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I robbed other churches by accepting support from them in order to serve you.
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And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for my needs were supplied by the friends b who came from Macedonia. So I refrained and will continue to refrain from burdening you in any way.
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As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
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And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
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