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Paul's Greater Right
Scholars emphasize that Paul wasn't just claiming an equal right to financial support; he was arguing he had a stronger claim than any other teacher in Corinth. As the founder of their church and their primary apostle, his right was preeminent. He establishes this point to make his subsequent sacrifice even more powerful.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
If others. Other teachers living with you. There can be no doubt that the teachers in Corinth urged this right and received support.
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AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 9:12
Over you (υμων). Objective genitive after εξουσιαν.
Do not we yet more? (ου μαλλον ημεισ; ). Because of Pa…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 9:12
19th Century
Bishop
If others be partakers...—You do recognize this principle in regard to other teachers, and they actually…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 9:11–12
(11–12a) The same principles of the worker’s sharing in the results of his crop are now applied to God’s spiritual work. Those who have sown the sp…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 9:12
16th Century
Theologian
If others assume this power over you Again, he establishes his own right from the example of others. For why should he alone be denied wha…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
If others are partakers of this power over you
Meaning not any tyrannical power and jurisdiction over them, with res…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 9:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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…