1 Corinthians 9:2-4

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

³This is my defense to those who would examine me.^[a] ⁴Do we not have the right to our food and drink?

Footnotes

9.3 Paul set great store by the fact that he has earned his living and waived his right to support by the faithful. He used this as an authentication of his apostolate.

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