1 Corinthians 9:3

New American Bible - revised edition

My defense against those who would pass judgment on me is this.

Cross References

Luke 12:11

When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say.

Acts 22:1

“My brothers and fathers, listen to what I am about to say to you in my defense.”

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it was not Roman practice to hand over an accused person before he has faced his accusers and had the opportunity to defend himself against their charge.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he should recognize that what I am writing to you is a commandment of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:2

Although I may not be an apostle for others, certainly I am for you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:4

Do we not have the right to eat and drink?

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing this while I am away, so that when I come I may not have to be severe in virtue of the authority that the Lord has given me to build up and not to tear down.

2 Corinthians 13:3

since you are looking for proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you but powerful in you.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, of course, you fail the test.

Philippians 1:17

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not from pure motives, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!