1 Corinthians 9:1-3

New International Version - UK

Paul’s rights as an apostle

9 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? ² Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

³ This is my defence to those who sit in judgment on me.