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1 Corinthians 9:1

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Am I not free? Am I not an Apostle? Have I not seen our Lord Jesus? Are not you yourselves my work achieved in union with the Lord?

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While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said: "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."

But, when the Apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd. "Friends, why are you doing this?" they shouted.

But the townspeople were divided, some siding with the Jews, some with the Apostles;

That night the Lord came and stood by Paul, and said: "Courage! You have borne witness for me in Jerusalem and you must bear witness in Rome also."

But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

So Ananias went, entered the house, and, placing his hands on Saul, said: "Saul, my Brother, I have been sent by the Lord--by Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here--so that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

While on his journey, as he was nearing Damascus, suddenly a light from the heavens flashed around him.

"Who are you, Lord?" he asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," the voice answered;

To all in Rome who are dear to God and have been called to become Christ's People, From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, who has been called to become an Apostle, and has been set apart to tell God's Good News.

Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.

But I am speaking to you who were Gentiles.

To the Church of God in Corinth, to those who have been consecrated by union with Christ Jesus and called to become his People, and also to all, wherever they may be, who invoke the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ-their Master and ours,

I do not say 'your' scruples, but 'his.' For why should the freedom that I claim be condemned by the scruples of another?

If, for my part, I take the food thankfully, why should I be abused for eating that for which I give thanks?

If, however, any one still thinks it right to contest the point-well, we have no such custom, nor have the Churches of God.

I planted, and Apollos watered, but it was God who caused the growth.

Although I was entirely free, yet, to win as many converts as possible, I made myself everyone's slave.

You look at the outward appearance of things! Let any one, who is confident that he belongs to Christ, reflect, for himself, again upon the fact--that we belong to Christ no less than he does.

I do not regard myself as in any way inferior to the most eminent Apostles!

Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

To the churches in Galatia, from Paul, an Apostle whose commission is not from men and is given, not by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead;

It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.

Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.

and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth.

of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.




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