Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
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Gill's Exposition
Not because we have not power,.... To forbear working, or require a maintenance from the churches to whom we minister, since Christ has ordained, that they that preach the Gospel should live of the…
Barnes' Notes
Not because we have not power ... - See the notes on 1Co 9:6, 1Co 9:12, 1Co 9:14.
Adam Clarke
Not because we have not power - We have the power, εξουσιαν, the right, to be maintained by those in whose behalf we labor. The laborer is worthy of his hire, is a maxim universally acknowledged and…
The apostle having commended their obedience for the time past, and mentioned his confidence in their obedience for the time to come, proceeds to give them commands and directions to some who were…
Cambridge Bible
not because we have not power Better, have not the right (moral power, authority) viz., "to lay the charge of our maintenance upon the Church;" see note on 1Th 2:6. In the other Epistle St Paul refers…
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