8. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 2 Corinthians 11:8:1 ⧉ἄλλαςallasother 2 Corinthians 11:8:2 ⧉ἐκκλησίαςekkleeseeaschurches 2 Corinthians 11:8:3 ⧉ἐσύλησαeseeleesaI robbed 2 Corinthians 11:8:4 ⧉λαβὼνlavonhaving received 2 Corinthians 11:8:5 ⧉ὀψώνιονopsoneeonsupport 2 Corinthians 11:8:6 ⧉πρὸςprosfor 2 Corinthians 11:8:7 ⧉τὴνteenthe 2 Corinthians 11:8:8 ⧉ὑμῶνeemonyour 2 Corinthians 11:8:9 ⧉διακονίανdheeakoneeanservice |
8. Formal Translation I took support from other churches, as if plundering them, by receiving wages in order to serve you in ministry. |
8. Dynamic Translation I accepted financial support from other churches, almost like stripping them, so that I could serve you. |