Because he was of the same trade (δια το ομοτεχνον εινα). Same construction with δια as above. Hομοτεχνον is an old word (ομοσ, τε…

The same craft. Of the same trade, or occupation.

And wrought. And worked at that occupation. Why he did…

We may add to this motive the principle on which St. Paul acted of being all things to all men, and, therefore, as a Jew to Jews ([Referen…

He stepped into the synagogue, and when the time came for strangers to address the audience he began to argue that Jesus was the true Messiah. Nor …

Entering this large and thriving city, Paul probably asked a passerby where he could find a master tentmaker or leather worker to seek a job from s…

They were of the same trade. This passage teaches that Paul, before he came to Corinth, was accustomed to work with his hands; and not for…

And because he was of the same craft ,
Art, occupation, or trade:

he abode with them