1 Corinthians 9
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 16
Chapter Summary
1 He shows his liberty, 7 and that the minister ought to live by the gospel. 24 Our life is like a race.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
The apostle defending his apostolic rights and freedom while refusing pay for preaching the gospel
An apostle cited as example, who leads about a believing wife as the other apostles do
Paul's fellow worker, named with him as one who likewise has the right to refrain from secular labor
Lawgiver whose Law ('You shall not muzzle an ox threshing grain') Paul quotes to support a worker's wages
Timeline
Paul defends his apostleship and his right to financial support, yet explains he voluntarily gives up these rights to prevent hindering the gospel, enslaving himself to all to win more people [32-35].
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