1 Corinthians 9:2
If I am not an apostle unto others, doubtless I am to you: for ye are the seal of my apostolic mission in the Lord.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
3My apology to those who interrogate me is this,
Cross References
John 6:27Labour not for the meat which is perishable, but for that meat which endureth unto life eternal, which the Son of man will give you: for him hath the Father sealed, even God.
2 Corinthians 12:12The signs indeed of an apostle have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles, 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 →