Because that for His name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. |
because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. |
For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. |
It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. |
For these [traveling missionaries] have gone out for the Name’s sake (for His sake) and are accepting nothing from the Gentiles (the heathen, the non-Israelites). |
because, for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking not even one thing from the pagans. |
They set out on this work for the sake of “the name” and they accept no help from non-Christians. |
For they have started out for His name’s sake and so accept nothing from the heathen. |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- 8. The Question of Finance; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee Though the Book of Acts supplies many minute details regarding the work of an apostle, the one subject which from a human standpoint is of paramount importance in the carrying on of any work is not dealt with at all.