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An Undeniable Right
Scholars unanimously agree that Paul's question is rhetorical, strongly affirming that he and Barnabas had the same right as other apostles to receive financial support from the church. Their choice to work for a living was not because they were lesser apostles or lacked this right.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Theologian
Or I only and Barnabas. Paul and Barnabas had worked together as tent-makers at Corinth (Acts 18:3). From this fact, it had be…
Have we not a right to forbear working? (ουκ εχομεν εξουσιαν μη εργαζεσθαι; ). By η (or) Paul puts the other side about Barnabas (…
19th Century
Bishop
Or I only and Barnabas.—“Or” here does not introduce a question which implies a new right in ad…
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Paul now begins to defend himself against those who have criticized his apostleship on the ground that he had not exercised all the rights one migh…
17th Century
Pastor
Or I only and Barnabas
Who were for a great while companions and fellow travellers; are we alone? are we exempted fr…
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…