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1 Corinthians 9:2

1 Corinthians 9:2
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If I be not an apostle unto others,.... This is said by way of supposition, not concession; for he was an apostle to many others; he was an apostle of the Gentiles in general; as the apostleship of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If I be not an apostle unto others - “If I have not given evidence to others of my apostolic mission; of my being sent by the Lord Jesus, yet I have to you. Assuredly you, among whom I have labored so…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If I be not an apostle unto others - If there be other Churches which have been founded by other apostles; yet it is not so with you.

The seal of mine apostleship are ye - Your conversion to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 9:1-2

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord If any Church had less right than another to question his Apostolic authority, it was the Church of Corinth, which he had founded (ch. 1Co 4:15),…

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