1 Corinthians 9:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When people question me, I tell them

Cross References

Luke 12:11

When you are brought to trial in the Jewish meeting places or before rulers or officials, don't worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

Acts 22:1

“My friends and leaders of our nation, listen as I explain what happened!”

Acts 25:16

I told them that it isn't the Roman custom to hand a man over to people who are bringing charges against him. He must first have the chance to meet them face to face and to defend himself against their charges.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If you think of yourself as a prophet or a spiritual person, you will know that I am writing only what the Lord has commanded.

1 Corinthians 9:2

Others may think that I am not an apostle, but you are proof that I am an apostle to you.

1 Corinthians 9:4

that Barnabas and I have the right to our food and drink.

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing these things to you before I arrive. This way I won't have to be hard on you when I use the authority that the Lord has given me. I was given this authority, so that I could help you and not destroy you.

2 Corinthians 13:3

This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful!

2 Corinthians 13:5

Test yourselves and find out if you really are true to your faith. If you pass the test, you will discover that Christ is living in you. But if Christ isn't living in you, you have failed.

Philippians 1:17

But the ones who are jealous of us are not sincere. They just want to cause trouble for me while I am in jail.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

2 Timothy 4:16

When I was first put on trial, no one helped me. In fact, everyone deserted me. I hope it won't be held against them.