I spoiled other churches — I, as it were, took the spoils of them: it is a military term. Taking wages (or pay, another military word) of them — When I came to you at first. And when I was present with you, and wanted — My work not quite supplying my necessities. I was chargeable to no man — Of Corinth.
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2 Corinthians 11:8
8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.