And although their work of tentmaking was humble and fatiguing, they were happy to do it, working even “night and day ” in order to promote God’s interests — just as many modern - day Christians maintain themselves with part - time or seasonal work in order to dedicate most of the remaining time to helping people to hear the good news. — 1 Thessalonians 2: 9; Matthew 24: 14; 1 Timothy 6: 6.
Un, kaut gan telšu taisīšana bija necils un nogurdinošs darbs, viņi darīja to ar prieku un strādāja pat ” dienām naktīm ”, lai atbalstītu Dieva intereses, — gluži tāpat rīkojas daudzi mūsdienu kristieši, kas uztur sevi, strādājot nepilnu slodzi vai sezonas darbus, lai lielāko daļu atlikušā laika varētu veltīt labās vēsts izplatīšanai.