And although their work of tentmaking was humble and fatiguing, they were happy to do it, working even “night and day” in order to promote God’s interests—just as many modern-day Christians maintain themselves with part-time or seasonal work in order to dedicate most of the remaining time to helping people to hear the good news.—1 Thessalonians 2:9; Matthew 24:14; 1 Timothy 6:6.
At bagaman ang kanilang paggawa ng tolda ay isang hamak at nakapapagod na trabaho, masaya sila sa paggawa nito, anupat nagpapagal maging sa “gabi at araw” upang maitaguyod ang kapakanan ng Diyos —kung paanong tinutustusan ng modernong-panahong mga Kristiyano ang kanilang sarili sa pamamagitan ng part-time o pana-panahong trabaho upang mailaan ang malaking bahagi ng nalalabing panahon sa pagtulong sa mga tao na marinig ang mabuting balita. —1 Tesalonica 2:9; Mateo 24:14; 1 Timoteo 6:6.jw2019 jw2019