1 Corinthians 9:5

Translations

Modern

Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?

Traditional

Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

Literal

Have we no authority to take along a sister—a wife—as also the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?

Latin

…numquid non habemus potestatem mulierem sororem circumducendi sicut et ceteri Apostoli, et fratres Domini, et Cephas?

Original

Greek

English

Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?

Notes

1 Corinthians 9:5

the Lord’s brothers: See Mark 6:3 for their names.
Cephas: Mark 1:30 mentions that Peter (also called Cephas) was married.

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) Simon Peter Giving up Rights

Related verses

John 1:42
Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
1 Corinthians 7:7
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.
Matthew 8:14
When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.
Galatians 1:19
But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Acts 1:14
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Romans 16:1
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
Mark 1:30
Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her.
Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
Matthew 13:55
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Titus 1:6
An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:1–8

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Peter's wife: Wife of Peter, whose mother Jesus healed

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Jude, Letter of Peter, First Letter of Peter, the Apostle Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Christian Minister: Marriage of Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Brothers (Physical) of Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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