“ Have we not power to eat and to drink? ”
Have we not power - ( ἐξουσίαν exousian) Have we not the “right.” The word “power” here is evidently used in the sense of “right” (compare John 1:12 , “margin”); and the apostle means to sa...
(4) Have we not power to (d) eat and to drink? (4) "Now concerning the matter itself", he says, "seeing that I am free, and truly an apostle, why may not I (I say not, eat of all things offered to i...
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...
not . Greek. me ou. The me stands for the question. power . authority, or right. Greek. exousia. App-172. to eat, &c . i.e. at the expense of the assembly.
4. Have we not power ? He concludes from what has been already said, that he had a right to receive food and clothing from them, (482) for Paul ate and drank, but not at the expense of the...
Have we not power to eat and to drink? Have we not power to eat and to drink? - Have we not authority, or right, εξουσιαν, to expect sustenance, while we are labouring for your salvation? Meat and dr...
Have we not power to eat and to drink? Have we not power х exousian ( G1849 )] - 'right,' lawful power; the same Greek as "liberty" ( 1 Corinthians 8:9 ). If you claim it, so may I. The "...
(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...
Have we not power ...? — This follows 1 Corinthians 6 after the parenthetical argument contained in 1 Corinthians 9:2-3 . Having established his right to be called an Apostle by the fact that he...
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...
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...
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) Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? (2) If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine...
Have we not power to eat and to drink ?] Having proved his apostleship, he proceeds to establish his right to a maintenance as a Gospel minister; which he expresses by various phrases, and confirms...
Have we not power to eat and to drink? Ver. 4. To eat and to drink ] At the Church's charge; so that we do it moderately without excess, as Josiah did, and it went well with him, Jeremiah 22:15...
Mine answer My apology; to them that examine and censure me As to this part of my conduct, is this which follows. Have we not power I and my fellow-labourers; to eat and to drink At the exp...
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...
Rights of a Christian Minister. A. D. 57. 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,...
Could I not eat and drink of such things offered to idols as well as you? Have not I as great a knowledge, and as much liberty? Yet, you see, I forbear. But the generality of interpreters rather incl...
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...
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 9:1 . 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...
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...
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...
Paul the Free Servant of Christ. Defending his Christian liberty:
1 Corinthians 9:7-14 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:6 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 ; 1 Timothy 5:18 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:9 ; Galatians 6:6 ; Luke 10:7 ; Matthew 10:10
Have we not power — I and my fellowlabourers. To eat and to drink — At the expense of those among whom we labour.