1 Corinthians 9:3

New Century Version

This is the answer I give people who want to judge me:

Cross References

Luke 12:11

“When you are brought into the synagogues before the leaders and other powerful people, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say.

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense to you.”

Acts 25:16

But I answered, ‘When a man is accused of a crime, Romans do not hand him over until he has been allowed to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.’

1 Corinthians 14:37

Those who think they are prophets or spiritual persons should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

1 Corinthians 9:2

If others do not accept me as an apostle, surely you do, because you are proof that I am an apostle 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 from you so that when I come I will not have to be harsh in my use of authority. The Lord gave me this authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 13:3

You want proof that Christ is speaking through me. My proof is that he is not weak among you, but he is powerful.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Look closely at yourselves. Test yourselves to see if you are living in the faith. You know that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test.

Philippians 1:17

But the others preach about Christ for selfish and wrong reasons, wanting to make trouble for me in prison.

Philippians 1:7

And I know that I am right to think like this about all of you, because I have you in my heart. All of you share in God’s grace with me while I am in prison and while I am defending and proving the truth of the Good News.

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I defended myself, no one helped me; everyone left me. May they be forgiven.