1 Corinthians 9:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

Barnabas - long the associate of Paul. He, too, forbore to claim the minister's right of maintenance. Paul supported himself by tent-making (Acts 18:3; Acts 20:34; 2 Thessalonians 3:8).