1 Corinthians 9:2

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.”

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BSBPD

“Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“if to others I am not an apostle--yet doubtless to you I am; for the seal of my apostleship are ye in the Lord.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 9:2 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
  2. 2 Corinthians 3:1Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
  3. 2 Corinthians 12:12The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

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