1 Corinthians 9:2
If I am not an apostle to others, yet at least I am to you, for ye are the seal of my apostleship in Lord.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
3My defense to those who examine me is this.
Cross References
John 6:27Work not for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for God the Father put a seal on this man.
2 Corinthians 12:12Indeed the signs of the apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty works.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:2-3
Rights of a Christian Minister. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? 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. Blessed Paul, in the work of his ministry, not only met with opposition from those without, but discouragement from those within. He was under reproach; false brethren questioned his apostleship, and were very industrious to lessen his character… Read the whole commentary →