2 Corinthians 11:8
“I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.”
What does 2 Corinthians 11:8 mean?
Paul is talking about financial support he received from other churches so he could minister in Corinth without asking them for money. He uses the word "robbed" playfully, almost humorously, to acknowledge that he took resources from elsewhere to give the Corinthians special treatment. His point is that he sacrificed his own comfort and support systems because he cared deeply about serving them and building trust, even though it cost him something personally. This was Paul's way of showing that his love for them wasn't about getting paid or taking advantage of them.