1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:9

BSB

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

AKJV

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

CPDV

For I am the least of the Apostles. I am not worthy to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God.

ERV

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

NHEB

For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

SMT

For I am the least of the sent, who am not fit to be called sent, for I drove out the church of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:9

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:9

Summary

Paul acknowledges his unworthiness due to persecution

Event

Paul expresses apostolic unworthiness

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD