1 Corinthians 9:1

New Century Version

I am a free man. I am an apostle. I have seen Jesus our Lord. You people are all an example of my work in the Lord.

Cross References

Acts 13:2

They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

Acts 14:14

But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard about it, they tore their clothes. They ran in among the people, shouting,

Acts 14:4

But the city was divided. Some of the people agreed with the Jews, and others believed the apostles.

Acts 23:11

The next night the Lord came and stood by Paul. He said, “Be brave! You have told people in Jerusalem about me. You must do the same in Rome.”

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to those who are not Jews, to kings, and to the people of Israel.

Acts 9:17

So Ananias went to the house of Judas. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus sent me. He is the one you saw on the road on your way here. He sent me so that you can see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 9:3

So Saul headed toward Damascus. As he came near the city, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

Acts 9:5

Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice answered, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus. God called me to be an apostle and chose me to tell the Good News.

Romans 1:5

Through Christ, God gave me the special work of an apostle, which was to lead people of all nations to believe and obey. I do this work for him.

Romans 11:13

Now I am speaking to you who are not Jews. I am an apostle to those who are not Jews, and since I have that work, I will make the most of it.

1 Corinthians 1:1

From Paul. God called me to be an apostle of Christ Jesus because that is what God wanted. Also from Sosthenes, our brother in Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:29

I don’t mean you think it is wrong, but the other person might. But why, you ask, should my freedom be judged by someone else’s conscience?

1 Corinthians 10:30

If I eat the meal with thankfulness, why am I criticized because of something for which I thank God?

1 Corinthians 11:16

Some people may still want to argue about this, but I would add that neither we nor the churches of God have any other practice.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it. But God is the One who made it grow.

1 Corinthians 9:19

I am free and belong to no one. But I make myself a slave to all people to win as many as I can.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You must look at the facts before you. If you feel sure that you belong to Christ, you must remember that we belong to Christ just as you do.

2 Corinthians 11:5

I do not think that those “great apostles” are any better than I am.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We are workers together with God, so we beg you: Do not let the grace that you received from God be for nothing.

Galatians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle. I was not chosen to be an apostle by human beings, nor was I sent from human beings. I was made an apostle through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead.

Galatians 5:1

We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong. Do not change and go back into the slavery of the law.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not looking for human praise, from you or anyone else,

1 Timothy 2:7

That is why I was chosen to tell the Good News and to be an apostle. (I am telling the truth; I am not lying.) I was chosen to teach those who are not Jews to believe and to know the truth.

2 Timothy 1:11

I was chosen to tell that Good News and to be an apostle and a teacher.