14 The prepositional phrase “with them” occurs only once in the Greek text, but since it occurs between the two finite verbs (ἔμενεν, emenen, and ἠργάζετο, ērgazeto) it relates (by implication) to both of them.
15 On the term translated “tentmakers,” see σκνηοποιός. Paul apparently manufactured tents. In contrast to the Cynic philosophers, Paul at times labored to support himself (see also v. 5).
16 This is a parenthetical note by the author.

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and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.

and since they were of the same occupation, tentmakers by trade, he stayed with them and worked.

Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was.

And because he was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

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