1 Corinthians 9:2
If I am not an apostle to others, yet surely I am to you; for the seal of my apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not ye my work in the Lord?
3This is my answer to those who question my authority.
Cross References
John 6:27Labor not for the food that perisheth, but for the food that endureth to everlasting life, which the Son of man giveth to you; for on him hath the Father set his seal, even God.
2 Corinthians 12:12Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you with all endurance, by signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
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 →