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I. ARE FOUNDED —

1. Upon his character as —

(1)  A messenger of Christ.

(2)  A man.

(3)  A Christian.

2. Upon his work.

II. INCLUDE —

1. The common rights of man.

2. The particular right to a just compensation for his labour.

III. SHOULD BE ENFORCED —

1. With moderation.

2. With a due regard for the interests of the gospel.

IV. OUGHT TO BE RELINQUISHED RATHER THAN OCCASION REPROACH: still the right remains, and will finally be established.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: 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?

WEB: Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven't I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren't you my work in the Lord?