1 Corinthians 9:1

not. First two and fourth occurance. App-105.

apostle. App-189. The texts transpose the first two questions.

not. Third occurance. App-105.

seen. App-133.

Jesus Christ. Jesus. App-98.

Lord. App-98.

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