Didymus the Blind, on Acts 20:34

“You yourselves know: for such things as were needful for me and them that are with me, these hands have furnished.”

“These words are spoken to the leaders of the church so that, in addition to the other things, they might judge themselves imitators of Paul by refusing to accept money. This is quite obvious from the words that follow: "I have given you example in all things that those who toil must come to the help of the weak" and provide for them. If the words of the Lord should be remembered, they will provide the principle: "It is better to give than to receive." Let giving be preferred by bishops.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.