1 Corinthians 9:2
if to others I am not an apostle — yet doubtless to you I am; for the seal of my apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
3My defence to those who examine me in this;
Cross References
John 6:27work not for the food that is perishing, but for the food that is remaining to life age-during, which the Son of Man will give to you, for him did the Father seal — [even] God.'
2 Corinthians 12:12The signs, indeed, of the apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in 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 →