1 Corinthians 9:5
“Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?” The Apostle Paul wrote the…
1 Corinthians 9:6
“Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?” In the surrounding context of 1 Corinthians 9, the apostle Paul is defending his apostolic authority and the…
1 Corinthians 9:7
“Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of…
1 Corinthians 9:8
“Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?” Context Before diving into the specific verse, it’s important to understand the context of the…
1 Corinthians 9:9
“For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?” Historical…
1 Corinthians 9:2
“If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.” This verse is part of…
1 Corinthians 9:18
“What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.”…
1 Corinthians 9:3
“Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,” In this verse the apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians and addresses those who question or challenge his authority as…
1 Corinthians 9:19
“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.” Freedom and Servanthood Paul declares that, although he…
1 Corinthians 9:4
“Have we not power to eat and to drink?” Context Before diving into the specific verse, it’s important to understand the context in which it was written. The Apostle Paul…