1 Corinthians 9:2
If I am not an apostle to others, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of my apostleship are ye in the Lord.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
3This is my answer to those who examine me.
Cross References
John 6:27Work not for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures unto everlasting life, which the Son of man will give to you; for him the Father, God, has sealed,
2 Corinthians 12:12Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, by signs, and wonders, and miracles.
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 →