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The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:3

In 9 translations

BSB
This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
KJV
Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
WEB
My defense to those who examine me is this:
ASV
My defence to them that examine me is this.
LSV
My defense to those who examine me in this:
YLT
My defence to those who examine me in this;
DBY
My defence to those who examine me is this:
DRC
My defence with them that do examine me is this.
GNV
My defence to them that examine mee, is this,

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place ἐστιν elsewhere in this verse.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐστιν αὕτη. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐστιν αὕτη; Robinson–Pierpont read αὕτη ἐστιν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Ἡ ἐμὴ ἀπολογία τοῖς ἐμὲ ἀνακρίνουσίν ἐστιν αὕτη.
RP2018
Ἡ ἐμὴ ἀπολογία τοῖς ἐμὲ ἀνακρίνουσιν αὕτη ἐστίν.
TR-Boyd
Ἡ ἐμὴ ἀπολογία τοῖς ἐμὲ ἀνακρίνουσιν αὕτη ἐστί.
SCR1894
η εμη απολογια τοις εμε ανακρινουσιν αυτη εστιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
  • Acts 25:16I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:7–8You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does. For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the…
  • Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?
  • Philippians 1:17The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
  • Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
  • 1 Corinthians 14:37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
  • 2 Corinthians 12:16–19Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery. Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you? I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in…
  • 2 Corinthians 13:3since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.

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