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1 Corinthians 9:3

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"My defence to them that examine me is this." What is, "My defence to them that examine me is this?" "To those who seek to know whereby I am proved to be an Apostle, or who accuse me as receiving money, or inquire the cause of my not receiving, or would fain shew that I am not an Apostle: to all such, my instruction given to you and these things which I am about to say, may stand for a full explanation and defence."

Homily on 1 Corinthians 21 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

To those wishing to know whence it is evident that I am an apostle, I will present you in my defense. For having proved that you were taught everything by me, I will strike down those who condemn me.

Commentary on 1 Corinthians ↗