Acts 20 [NIV Dramatized Audio]

Paul was a hard worker. As he traveled and evangelized, he worked with his hands to support himself and those who traveled with him. As he gave final instructions to the elders of Ephesus, he likewise encouraged them to work hard to meet the needs of the weak. He was always thinking of others. Because of his skill as a tent-maker, he might have received a good wage which he used to help others. I can’t remember him ever taking an offering to meet his personal needs. He was very honorable in all his dealings.

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ [Acts 20:35]