Yet at least I am to you (αλλα γε υμιν ειμ). An argumentum ad hominem and a pointed appeal for their support. Note use of α…

If I am not an apostle to others.

"If I have not given evidence to others of my apostolic mission—of my being sent by the Lord Jesu…

If I be not an apostle unto others.—The allusion here is probably to some who may have arrived at Corinth after St. Paul’…

Paul’s reference to the spiritual freedom we have in Christ, coupled with his claim of apostleship, leads him to expand the theme of Christian free…

If I am not an Apostle to others. The purpose of this is to establish his authority among the Corinthians, placing it beyond all dispute. …

If I be not an apostle unto others
This is said by way of supposition, not concession; for he was an apostle to many…

It is not new for a minister to encounter unkindness in return for goodwill to a people, and for diligent and successful service among them. To the…