Acts 18:3 describes Paul working as a tentmaker — explains how he supported himself, confirming his claim in Acts 20:34.

In 1 Corinthians 4:12, Paul describes the same practice of laboring with his own hands, reinforcing his apostolic pattern of self-support.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:9, Paul recalls working night and day to avoid being a burden — the same principle he appeals to here.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:8, Paul echoes this very claim: he worked hard and paid his own way, not eating anyone's bread without cost.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Paul explains that his labor was a deliberate example to imitate — clarifying the motive behind his self-support here.

In Matthew 20:27, Jesus teaches that greatness comes through serving — Paul’s manual labor exemplifies this servant leadership in action.

In Romans 12:11, Paul exhorts believers to be fervent and not slothful — his own diligent labor here exemplifies that command.

In Romans 12:13, Paul commands contributing to saints' needs — exactly what his labor here accomplished for himself and his companions.

In 1 Corinthians 9:6, Paul explicitly says he and Barnabas work for a living — the same self-supporting ministry described here.

In 1 Corinthians 9:15, Paul states he didn't use his right to support — consistent with his labor here to avoid burdening others.

In 2 Corinthians 11:7, Paul reminds them he preached free of charge — the same principle of self-support shown here.

In Ephesians 4:28, Paul commands believers to work with their hands to share with those in need — exactly the principle he modeled here.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 calls witnesses to Paul's blameless conduct — Acts 20:34 provides the concrete example of working to support himself.

1 Peter 5:2 commands elders not to serve for shameful gain — Paul's self-support in Acts 20:34 models that principle.

In Numbers 16:15, Moses similarly defends his integrity by saying he took nothing from the people — a parallel claim of innocent leadership.