In Acts 20:34, Paul reminds the Ephesian elders that he worked with his own hands to supply his needs, matching the tentmaking trade here.

In 1 Corinthians 4:12, Paul says he labors working with his own hands, directly reflecting his tentmaking trade.

In 1 Corinthians 9:6-12, Paul defends his right to support but chooses to work with his own hands, aligning with his tentmaking practice.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:9, Paul recalls working night and day to not burden anyone, echoing his tentmaking labor.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:8, Paul says he worked and ate at his own expense, a direct parallel to his tentmaking livelihood.

Titus 3:14 urges believers to engage in productive work to meet needs — Paul's tentmaking here exemplifies this principle of laboring for provision.

In 2 Corinthians 11:9, Paul states he was not a burden, consistent with his tentmaking self-support, though not explicitly naming the trade.