1 Corinthians 9:2
Even if I am not an apostle to others, to you at least I am; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
1Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?
3This is my reply to my critics.
Cross References
John 6:27"Labor not for food which perishes, but for the food that endures eternal life - that which the Son of man will give you; for on the Father - God - has set his seal."
2 Corinthians 12:12In truth the signs of the true apostle were wrought among you in all patience by signs and marvels and powers.
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 →