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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife,.... The phrase "a sister, a wife", is an Hebraism, and answers to "my…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Have we not power - (ἐξουσίαν exousian) Have we not the “right.” The word “power” here is evidently used in the sense…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Have we not power to eat and to drink? - Have we not authority, or right, εξουσιαν, to expect sustenance, while we are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 9:3-14
Having asserted his apostolical authority, he proceeds to claim the rights belonging to his office, especially that of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Have we not power to eat and to drink? i.e. at the expense of the Church, cf. St Luk 10:7. This privilege, said St…
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