1Cor 9:15 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle's Devotedness. In this section, Paul explains why he has not used his right to receive support from the Corinthian church. He wants them to know that he freely chose this path out of love for the gospel and for their benefit. Paul shows that true service to God often means putting others first, even giving up personal rights for the good of the church. v. 15 : Paul says, I have used none of these things (1 Corinthians 9:15 ). He did not take support from the Corinthians, nor did he bring a wife to be supported, nor did he stop working to support himself. He makes it clear that he is not writing to start claiming these rights now. Instead, he chooses to give them up for the sake of the gospel.

‏ 1 Corinthians 9:15

The Apostle's Devotedness.

In this section, Paul explains why he has not used his right to receive support from the Corinthian church. He wants them to know that he freely chose this path out of love for the gospel and for their benefit. Paul shows that true service to God often means putting others first, even giving up personal rights for the good of the church.

v. 15: Paul says, I have used none of these things (1 Corinthians 9:15 ^a). He did not take support from the Corinthians, nor did he bring a wife to be supported, nor did he stop working to support himself. He makes it clear that he is not writing to start claiming these rights now. Instead, he chooses to give them up for the sake of the gospel.