1 Corinthians 9:12

Translations

Modern

If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

Traditional

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.

Literal

If others partake of the authority over you, should we not more? But we did not use this authority. But we bear all things, so that we should not give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

Latin

Si alii potestatis vestræ participes sunt, quare non potius nos? Sed non usi sumus hac potestate: sed omnia sustinemus, ne quod offendiculum demus Evangelio Christi.

Original

Greek

English

If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

Notes

1 Corinthians 9:12

Paul believed he deserved support from the Corinthians more than other Christian workers because he first shared the good news about Jesus with them. However, he chose not to use this right to avoid criticism (see 9:6, 14–15, 18; compare Acts 18:3; 2 Cor 11:7–9; 12:13–14).

1 Corinthians 9:1–27

Continuing the argument from 8:1, Paul shares personal examples of giving up his rights to help others (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights The Church as God’s Temple

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Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:1–8

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Gospel Lord’s Day Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Evil in Supporting Himself Gospel: Called: Gospel of Christ Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning The Gospel: Be Careful not to Hinder

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