1 Corinthians 9:5 Meaning
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?
Context Explained
3Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
4Have we not power to eat and to drink?
5Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?
6Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
7Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:4
Both verses discuss the rights of apostles, emphasizing their authority in the church.
Galatians 1:19
Paul mentions the brother of Jesus, linking to the discussion of apostolic authority in 1 Corinthians 9:5.
Acts 1:14
This verse references the apostles' community, connecting to the theme of unity in 1 Corinthians 9:5.
Source: 1 Corinthians 9:5