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1 Corinthians 9:2 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 9 · verse 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.1 Corinthians 9:2 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 9:2 in context
1Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
2If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
3Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
4Have we not power to eat and to drink?
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- apostleshipapostolēa sending away, of the sending off of a fleet, of consuls with an armyG651 →
- doubtlessgeindeed, truly, at least, even, if indeed, seeing thatG1065 →
- apostleapostolosa delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders, specifically applied to the twelve…G652 →
- othersallosanother, otherG243 →
- sealsphragisa seal, the seal placed upon books, a signet ring, the inscription or impression made by…G4973 →
- mineemosmy, mine, etcG1699 →
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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 and sink his reputation;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-2