1 Corinthians 9:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If others - Other teachers living with you. There can be no doubt that the teachers in Corinth urged this right, and received a support. Be partakers of this power - Of this right to a suppor...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Arno 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...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9. This chapter is not a digression, and is not primarily concerned with a vindication of Paul's apostolic status and rights. He enforces his plea that the enlightened should not ride...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

have not used . did not use. Greek. chraomai. See Acts 27:3 . suffer . bear. Greek. stego, to cover. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 13:7 . 1Th 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 3:5 (forbear). lest, &c ....
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12. 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 what others assumed as their due? For as no one labo...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. If others be partake...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Partakers of this power— It may be proper just to observe, that Matthew 10:1 . John 17:2 and many other places prove, that εξουσιας υμων may properly be rendered a power over you. The Corinthi...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Others - whether...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) Food offered to Idols (ii) St. Paul's own Example St. Paul has appealed to the 'enlightened' converts at Corinth to give up for the sake of others a practice which they might otherwise have...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

If others be partakers.... — You do recognise this principle in regard to other teachers, and they actually partake of this right to be supported by you; we, your first teachers, have a stronger ri...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN the preceding chapter Paul has disposed of the question put to him regarding meats offered in sacrifice to idols. He has taken occasion to point out that...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Rights and Their Surrender 1 Corinthians 9:1-15 Paul's claim to an equality with Peter and the other Apostles was violently disputed by his enemies at Corinth, because in several matters he dif...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "my defence to them that examine me is this," reveal the opposition to him in Corinth. The two words, "defence" and "examine," are purely legal, and are in the language of the courts of ju...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? (8) Say I these thi...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If others are partakers of this power over you ,.... Meaning not any tyrannical power and jurisdiction over them, with respect either to faith or practice; but the right of a maintenance, which eith...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 12. If othe...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If we have sown unto you spiritual things By our incessant diligence in preaching to you the gospel of the blessed God; is it a great thing More than we have a right to expect; if we shall reap...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Because of the lowliness and grace on the part of the apostle, such as chapter 8 shows in the consideration of his brethren, there were some who would use this as an occasion to belittle him. He made...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Rights of a Christian Minister. A. D. 57. 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Those false apostles or teachers, which were amongst the Corinthians, did (as it seemeth) exercise this power, that is, required ma...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Points Out That He Refuses To Use His Freedom In Any Way That Would Cause Young Christians To Be Led Astray. His Next Example Refers To His Not Receiving Gifts For His Ministry Among Them W...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 9:1 .—Notice the reversed order of clauses in the better-attested reading. Free .— I.c. quâ man; he is always Christ’s “bondservant”; it is of his own choice that h...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:1 . Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord? Having illustrated the legal customs of the jews respecting meats, he intro...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Signs of apostleship Why should Paul, departing from his usual custom, speak here of himself and his claims? Undoubte...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 The rights and the self denial of an apostle. 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 An apostle's right to maintenance. 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle I a...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Scriptural proof and its application:
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:11 ; 1 Corinthians 4:12 ; 1 Corinthians 4:14 ; 1 Corinthians 4:15 ; 1 Corinthians 6:7 ; 1 Corinthians 9:15 ; 1 Corinthians 9:18 ; 1 Corinthians 9:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 ;...
1 Corinthians 9:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

If others — Whether true or false apostles. Partake of this power — Have a right to be maintained. Do not we rather — On account of our having laboured so much more? Lest we should give any hindera...

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes