Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 9:1-2
Blessed Paul, in the work of his ministry, not only met with opposition from those without, but discouragement from those within. He was under reproach; false brethren questioned his apostleship, and were very industrious to lessen his character and sink his reputation; particularly here at Corinth, a place to which he had been instrumental in doing much good, and from which he had deserved well; and yet there were those among them who upon these heads created him great uneasiness. Note, It is... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 9
In this chapter the apostle seems to answer some cavils against himself. I. He asserts his apostolical mission and authority, and gives in his success among them as a testimony to it, 1 Cor. 9:1, 2. II. He claims a right to subsist by his ministry, and defends it by several arguments from natural reason and the Mosaical law, and asserts it also to be a constitution of Christ, 1 Cor. 9:3-14. III. He shows that he had willingly waived this privilege and power for their benefit, 1 Cor. 9:15-18.... read more