Parallel Verses King James Version If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Darby Bible Translation If others partake of this right over you, should not rather we? But we have not used this right, but we bear all things, that we may put no hindrance in the way of the glad tidings of the Christ. World English Bible If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ. Young's Literal Translation if others do partake of the authority over you -- not we more? but we did not use this authority, but all things we bear, that we may give no hindrance to the good news of the Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:12 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{8} If others be partakers of this {k} power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. (8) Another argument of great force: others are nourished among you, therefore it was lawful for me, indeed rather for me than any other. And yet I refused it, and had rather still suffer any inconvenience, than the Gospel of Christ should be hindered. (k) The word signifies right and interest, by which he shows us that the ministers of the word must by right and duty be supported by the Church. 1 Corinthians 9:12 Parallel Commentaries Library 'Concerning the Crown''They do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we are incorruptible.'--1 COR. ix. 25. One of the most famous of the Greek athletic festivals was held close by Corinth. Its prize was a pine-wreath from the neighbouring sacred grove. The painful abstinence and training of ten months, and the fierce struggle of ten minutes, had for their result a twist of green leaves, that withered in a week, and a little fading fame that was worth scarcely more, and lasted scarcely longer. The struggle and the discipline … Alexander Maclaren—Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) The Sin of Silence A Servant of Men Against Vain Judgments of Men Apostles To-Day? Though in Order to Establish this Suitable Difference Between the Fruits or Effects of virtue and vice, An Essay on the Scriptural Doctrine of Immortality Concerning Christian Liberty The Edict of Banishment, 1729-1736. But He Speaks More Openly in the Rest which He Subjoins... Cross References Acts 18:3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. Acts 20:33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. Jump to Previous Bear Cause Christ Claim Degree Good Gospel Hinder Hindrance Nevertheless News Obstacle Others Ourselves Partake Partakers Patiently Power Progress Rather Right Rightful Shouldn't Suffer Support Teachers Use Used WayJump to Next Bear Cause Christ Claim Degree Good Gospel Hinder Hindrance Nevertheless News Obstacle Others Ourselves Partake Partakers Patiently Power Progress Rather Right Rightful Shouldn't Suffer Support Teachers Use Used WayLinks 1 Corinthians 9:12 NIV1 Corinthians 9:12 NLT 1 Corinthians 9:12 ESV 1 Corinthians 9:12 NASB 1 Corinthians 9:12 KJV 1 Corinthians 9:12 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 9:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 9:12 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 9:12 French Bible 1 Corinthians 9:12 German Bible 1 Corinthians 9:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |