1 Corinthians 9:6

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

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Interpretation

It is not new for a minister to meet with unkind returns for good-will to a people, and diligent and successful services among them. To the cavils of some, the apostle answers, so as to set forth himself as an example of self-denial, for the good of others.

Read with

This thought runs through 1 Corinthians 9:5-7.

1 Corinthians 9:5 1 Corinthians 9:6 1 Corinthians 9:7

Glossary

Barnabas Person: Son of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite ( Acts 4:36 ). His name stands first on the list of prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch (13:1). Luke speaks of him as a “good man” (11:24).