2 Corinthians 11:7-12

7Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

8I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to minister to you.

9When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, since the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way.

10As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

11Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows I do!

12But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny an opportunity to those who want to be regarded as our equals in what they boast about.