1 Corinthians 9:1-22 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not you my work in the Lord?… I. CONSISTS IN ACTUAL SUCCESS — in the conviction and conversion of sinners. II. ESTABLISHES THE CLAIM TO APOSTLESHIP — because it — 1. Indicates the Divine call and blessing. 2. Is of more value than human authorisation. III. ENTITLES A MINISTER TO THE SPECIAL REGARD OF THOSE TO WHOSE SPIRITUAL BENEFIT HE HAS CONTRIBUTED. If no claim on others — yet on you for sympathy, love, support. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses 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? |
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