Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 9:12
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12. others —whether true apostles ( 1 Corinthians 9:5 ) or false ones ( 2 Corinthians 11:20 ). we rather —considering our greater labors for you ( 2 Corinthians 11:20- : ). suffer all things —without complaining of it. We desire to conceal (literally, "hold as a water-tight vessel") any distress we suffer from straitened circumstances. The same Greek is in 2 Corinthians 11:20- : . lest we . . . hinder . . . gospel —not to cause a hindrance to its progress by giving a handle for the imputation of self-seeking, if we received support from our flock. The less of incumbrance and expense caused to the Church, and the more of work done, the better for the cause of the Gospel ( 2 Timothy 2:4 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-13" class="com-number"
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