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NASB | Acts 18:3 and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and they were working, for by trade they were tent-makers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 18:3 and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers. |
Bible Question:
Saints, What does a tent-maker do? Why is this profession special? What are 'tent-makers' today? In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Dear brother charis, I never got back with you on this question, and now I am taking the time to do so! :) Are there 'tent-makers' today? The occupation of a 'tent-maker' has been well documented. However, if we dig a little bit deeper here and see what a tent-maker did- was to build homes! Since Paul was a tent-maker (and the best one at that), he totally redefined the profession by "building homes where people worship"! And in fact, he went everywhere ministering the Gospel! So in a sense, Paul was the greatest 'tent-maker' that there was, by reaching people for Christ and redefining the whole role and occupation of what a 'tent-maker' was by sharing the gospel. If we view a 'tent-maker' in this light, then yes, there are 'tent-makers' here today indeed! Billy Graham would be considered as one. So would any lay minister who lives a spirit-filled life boldly in the presence of non-believers! All believers are ministers of the Gospel and we should take our 'profession' seriously! :) Blessings charis! |
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