Introduction
A.M. 4063. A.D. 59.
With a view to illustrate his condescension to the weak by his declining to accept of a maintenance from the Corinthians, the apostle,
(1,) Vindicates his apostolic authority against his opposers, from his success at Corinth, 1 Corinthians 9:1 , 1 Corinthians 9:2 .
(2,) Asserts his right to be maintained by his hearers from the reason of things, the law of Moses, and the appointment of Christ, 1 Corinthians 9:3-14 .
(3,) That he had honourably forborne to demand his due right, with a view thereby to promote their edification, 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 ; as he had willingly abridged himself of his rights and privileges in other places, in order to gain men to Christ, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 .
(4,) He shows that he had herein acted with all care and diligence, in expectation of an eternal gracious reward, and to set them an example, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 .
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