1 Corinthians 15:9

Translations

Modern

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Traditional

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Literal

For I am the least of the apostles, who am not sufficient to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Latin

Ego enim sum minimus Apostolorum, qui non sum dignus vocari Apostolus, quoniam persecutus sum ecclesiam Dei.

Original

Greek

English

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:8–9

as to one of untimely birth: This phrase can refer to a miscarriage or stillbirth. Here it might describe the unusual way Paul converted, the negative view some opponents had of his role as an apostle, or his own feelings of unworthiness to be an apostle. The main focus is on God's extraordinary grace to Paul, who once persecuted Christ’s followers (see Galatians 1:13; Philippians 3:6; compare Acts 8:3; 9:1–2).
He appeared to me also: Paul met the risen Christ during his conversion (see 1 Corinthians 9:1; Acts 9:3–6; Galatians 1:15–16).

1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Paul summarizes the good news about Jesus he preached.

1 Corinthians 15:1–58

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Persecution Resurrection in the Old Testament The Good News Message The Resurrection of Jesus

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Ephesians 3:7–8
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
1 Timothy 1:13–15
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
Acts 8:3
But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
Acts 26:9–11
So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Galatians 1:23
They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”
Acts 9:1–19
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest
Galatians 1:13
For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it.
Philippians 3:6
…as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.
2 Corinthians 11:5
I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”
Acts 22:4–5
I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Gospel Heaven Inspiration of the Bible Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Place of the Dead

Topics

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