New Testament · VERSE 3

1 Corinthians 9:3

King James Version

Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

1 Corinthians 9:3 in context

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?

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.

Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,

Have we not power to eat and to drink?

Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

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