I worked harder than all the other apostles. The Resurrection of Christ. Moreover, brethren — The resurrection of the body being one of the great objects of the faith and hope of Christians, the apostle in this chapter sets before the Corinthians, and all mankind, the proof by which that joyful event is rendered indubitable, namely, that it is a necessary consequence of the resurrection of Christ. 3:5; Phil. No, I worked harder than all of them(F)—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. SO WE PREACH, AND SO YOU BELIEVED. 3:6; 2 Cor. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, (C)I worked harder than any of them, (D)though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. But it was not I who worked. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 The Voice (VOICE) 9 You see, I am the least of all His emissaries, not fit to be called His emissary because I hunted down and persecuted God’s church. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. Browse Sermons on 1 Corinthians 15:9-11. New Century Version Update. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11. I worked harder than all the other missionaries. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. Comp. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. 11 Anyhow, whether I or they, this is what we proclaim, and this is what you believed. 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God, 2 Corinthians 12:11 I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. I am the least of the apostles, because I persecuted, &c. — True believers are humbled all their lives for the sins they committed before they repented and believed. Proud member Justification of the expression ὡσπερεὶ τῷ ἐκτρώματι. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:9-11. New International Version (NIV), NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print. Whether, then, it is I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed. ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition--Imitation leather with summer garden design, Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, ESV Scripture Journal, Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Large Print Thinline Bible (TruTone, Turquoise, Emblem Design), ESV MacArthur Study Bible--genuine top grain leather, black. I am not even good enough to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 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. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. The Contemporary Parallel New Testament with KJV, NIV, NKJV, NASB, and more! 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. The defense will touch on two points: the fact of Paul’s rights as an apostle (1 Cor 9:4–12a and 1 Cor 9:13–14) and his nonuse of those rights (1 Cor 9:12b and 1 Cor 9:15–18). ESV® Text Edition: 2016. NIV®. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. All rights reserved worldwide. of 9 All the other apostles are greater than I am. 9 For I am the least of all the emissaries, unfit to be called an emissary, because I persecuted the Messianic Community of God. Copyright © 1969, 2003 by Barbour Publishing, Inc. New Life Version (NLV). 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 New Life Version (NLV) 9 For I am the least important of all the missionaries. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2. 1 Corinthians 9:11. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those "super-apostles," even though I am nothing. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on 1 Corinthians 15:9-11. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. (C) 10 But by the grace(D) of God I am what I am, and his grace to me(E) was not without effect. English Standard Version (ESV), 2 Cor. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 NCV - All the other apostles are greater than - Bible Gateway All the other apostles are greater than I am. 9For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God. The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. No, I worked harder than all of them—ye... Read verse in New International Version I should not be called a missionary because I made it so hard for God’s church. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 10:20. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. New Century Version (NCV), St. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament: Pocket Edition. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 ESV. (, Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff, Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Application of 1 Corinthians 9:10, and that in such a way as to make the readers feel ὅτι μείζονα λαμβάνουσιν ἢ διδόασιν, Chrysostom; an argument a majori ad minus. The Miracle of Joy - John 15:9-11 - Wyne $5.99 The Cup of Blessing - 1 Corinthian 11:23-28 - Wyne $6.99 The Ministry of the Resurrection - Mark 16:1-7 - William J. Wyne $5.99 On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.