Chapter summary

Paul defends his apostleship by questioning his critics regarding his rights as a worker, mentioning Barnabas, Cephas, and the Lord's brothers. He cites the Law of Moses concerning oxen and argues that those who preach the gospel have the right to receive their living from it, though he has chosen not to use these rights himself. He explains that he preaches out of obligation and describes adapting his behavior to various groups, including Jews, those under the law, those without the law, and the weak, in order to win some. Finally, he uses the analogy of runners competing in a race and athletes training with strict discipline to describe how he controls his own body so as not to be disqualified.

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