Not because we have not the right (ουχ οτ ουκ εχομεν εξουσιαν). Paul is sensitive on his

right to receive …

Not because we have not power, See Barnes "1 Corinthians 9:6"; See Barnes "1 Corinthians 9:12"; See Barnes "[Refer…

Power—Rather, authority, which is power plus legitimacy. Paul guarded the rights of the apostolate with great je…

The apostle had a right to be supported by those among whom he labored. He always insists upon that right; but for their good, knowing the tendency…

Paul himself was not idle. His readers could verify this claim (“you yourselves know,” v.7; cf. 1 The alonians 2:1; 3:3; 4:2; 5:2). In …

Not because we have not. Just as Paul wished by his laboring to set an example, so that idle persons might not, like drones, eat the bread…

Not because we have not power
To forbear working, or require a maintenance from the churches to whom we minister, si…

Those who have received the gospel are to live according to the gospel. Those who could work, and would not, were not to be maintained in idleness.…

1. Previously, the author instructed them about what will happen in the last days. Here, he instructs them about certain things they particu…