1 Corinthians 9:6
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apostolic rights: is he not free? Has he not seen the Lord? Is not his work in the Lord? Those who work in the temple get their food from the temple. But Paul has not used these rights so …
Other Translations
Or I only and Barnabas, have we not a right to forbear working?
or only I and Barnabas, have we not authority--not to work?
Or I only and Barnabas, have we no right to take a rest from work?
Cross References
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and …
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth …
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was …
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work …
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution …
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where …
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were …
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.