1 Corinthians 9:6 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:6

BSB

Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?

AKJV

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

CPDV

Or is it only myself and Barnabas who do not have the authority to act in this way?

ERV

Or I only and Barnabas, have we not a right to forbear working?

NHEB

Or have only Barnabas and I no right to not work?

SMT

Or I only and Barnabas, have we not power not to work?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:6

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:6

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:6

Summary

Apostles deserve payment for forsaking secular labor.

Event

Paul defends apostolic compensation rights

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD