1 Corinthians 9:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 9:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 9:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The NIV reads: "Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 9:1 — NIV
“Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?”
— 1 Corinthians 9:1 (NIV)
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 9:1
“But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.”
Paul's apostleship was directly from God
“and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.”
Paul defends his apostleship
“I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.”
Signs of a true apostle
“Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—”
Paul's apostleship came directly from God, not men.
“And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.”
Paul affirms his appointment as an apostle.
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