The Seal of Apostleship
1 Corinthians 9:1-22
Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not you my work in the Lord?…


I. CONSISTS IN ACTUAL SUCCESS — in the conviction and conversion of sinners.

II. ESTABLISHES THE CLAIM TO APOSTLESHIP — because it —

1. Indicates the Divine call and blessing.

2. Is of more value than human authorisation.

III. ENTITLES A MINISTER TO THE SPECIAL REGARD OF THOSE TO WHOSE SPIRITUAL BENEFIT HE HAS CONTRIBUTED. If no claim on others — yet on you for sympathy, love, support.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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?

WEB: Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven't I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren't you my work in the Lord?




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