1 Corinthians 9:3
This is my answer to those who question my authority.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
In Context
4Have we not a right to eat and drink?
Cross References
Acts 25:16To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man on a charge, before the accused hath the accusers face to face, and hath opportunity to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
2 Corinthians 10:7Ye look at the outward appearance. If any one trusteth to himself that he belongeth to Christ, let him of himself consider this again, that as he belongeth to Christ, so also do we.
2 Corinthians 13:3since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who towards you is not weak, but is mighty among you.
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord gave me for edification, and not for destruction.
Philippians 1:17(1:16) They who are of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
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 →