1 Corinthians 9:2

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

[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.

Cross References

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.

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.”

John 3:33

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

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: