{For nought} (d(9372)ean). Adverbial accusative, as a gift,
gift-wise (d(9372)ea, gift, from did(936d)i). Same claim made to the
Corinthians ( 2Co 11:7 ), old word, in LXX, and papyri. He lodged
with Jason, but did not receive his meals _gratis_, for he paid
for them. Apparently he received no invitations to meals. Paul
had to make his financial independence clear to avoid false
charges which were made in spite of all his efforts. To eat bread
is merely a Hebraism for eat (verse  10 ). See  1Th 2:9  for
labour and travail, and night and day (
uktos kai h(886d)eras,
genitive of time, by night and by day). See  1Th 2:9  for rest of
the verse in precisely the same words.