1 Corinthians 9:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² [Even] if I am not [accepted as] an apostle with other people, at least I am with you. For you people are my seal [i.e., proof] of my apostleship in [the service of] the Lord.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Even if I am not considered an apostle (a special messenger) by others, at least I am one to you; for you are the seal (the certificate, the living evidence) of my apostleship in the Lord [confirming and authenticating it].

American Standard Version (1901)

² If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

Common English Bible

² If I’m not an apostle to others, at least I am to you! You are the seal that shows I’m an apostle.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² And if I am not an Apostle to others, yet still I am to you. For you are the seal of my Apostleship in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:2 Cross References

John 3:33

The person who has accepted Jesus’ testimony has confirmed this [fact], that God is truthful.

John 6:27

Do not work for the [kind of] food that spoils, but for the kind that lasts until never ending life. The Son of man will give you this [kind of food], for God the Father has placed His seal [of approval] on Him.”

Acts 1:25

to replace Judas in this ministry and this group of apostles, from which he fell away to go to where he belonged” [i.e., to the place of punishment for unrepentant sinners].

1 Corinthians 9:3

My defense to those people who [want to] examine my credentials is this:

2 Corinthians 12:12

Truly, I endured [opposition] patiently, while showing evidence of being an apostle among you. I performed [supernatural] signs, and wonders and powerful miracles.