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Posted by 1 Corinthians on Sunday, 10 January 2016
1 Corinthians 9:3
Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
9:3. Paul’s defense looked forward (to vv. 4-23) and not back (to vv. 1-2, which guaranteed a right he had willingly forfeited). Paul’s defense, then, was an explanation of why he refused to be maintained at the church’s expense even though he had a right to such support (vv. 1-2). This served also as a positive example of his counsel to the knowledgeable brother who was concerned about his rights (chap. 8).
Excerpt from:
Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1983-c1985).
The Bible Knowledge Commentary : An Exposition of the Scriptures.
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
