1 Corinthians 9:2
Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
Cross References
John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
2 Corinthians 12:12The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
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 →