1 Corinthians 9:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Some people want to judge me. So this is the answer I give them:

Cross References

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I defended myself, no one helped me. Everyone left me. I pray that God will forgive them.

Philippians 1:17

But those others tell about Christ because of their selfish ambition. Their reason for doing it is wrong. They only do it because they think it will make trouble for me in prison.

Philippians 1:7

I know I am right to think like this about all of you because you are so close to my heart. This is because you have all played such an important part in God’s grace to me—now, during this time that I am in prison, and whenever I am defending and proving the truth of the Good News.

2 Corinthians 13:10

I’m writing this before I come so that when I am there I will not have to use my authority to punish you. The Lord gave me that authority to make you stronger, not to destroy you.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Look closely at yourselves. Test yourselves to see if you are living in the faith. Don’t you realize that Christ Jesus is in you? Of course, if you fail the test, he is not in you.

2 Corinthians 13:3

You want proof that Christ is speaking through me. My proof is that he is not weak in dealing with you but is showing his power among you.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If you think you are a prophet or that you have a spiritual gift, you should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

Acts 25:16

But I told them, ‘When a man is accused of doing something wrong, Romans don’t hand him over for others to judge. First, he must face the people accusing him. And then he must be allowed to defend himself against their charges.’

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “My brothers and fathers, listen to me! I will make my defense to you.”

Luke 12:11

“When men bring you into the synagogues before the leaders and other important men, don’t worry about what you will say.

1 Corinthians 9:2

Others may not accept me as an apostle, but surely you do. You are proof that I am an apostle in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:4

We have the right to eat and drink, don’t we?