Acts 18:4

"and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers."

Key Reflection

Acts 18:4 highlights Paul's commitment to honest labor as a tentmaker while staying with the believers in Corinth. This was significant because Paul did not come to Corinth seeking financial gain; instead, he worked alongside his hosts, sharing their profession and demonstrating that being a Christian did not preclude engaging in ordinary trades or manual work. This approach aligned with Jesus' teaching on servanthood and exemplified the principle of self-sufficiency, showing that spiritual leaders should also be productive members of society.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 4. And he reasoned. See Barnes "Ac 17:2". {*) "reasoned" "discoursed" {a} "synagogue" Ac 17:2 __________________________________________________________________

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