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 true (1 Corinthians 9:5) or false apostles (2 Corinthians 11:13) Others - whether true (1 Corinthians 9:5) or false apostles (2 Corinthians 11:13).
We rather - considering our greater labours for you (2 Corinthians 11:23).
Suffer all things - without complaining. We conceal (х stegomen (G4722)], forbear divulging; hold as a watertight vessel) any distress we suffer from straitened circumstances: the same Greek, 1 Corinthians 13:7.
Lest we ... hinder ... gospel - not to cause hindrance to its progress by giving a handle for the imputation of self-seeking, if we received support. The less of encumbrance caused to the Church, and the more of work done, the better for the Gospel cause (2 Timothy 2:4).