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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not free [unrestrained and exempt from any obligation]? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our [risen] Lord [in person]? Are you not [the result and proof of] my work in the Lord? |
Subject: Did Paul make tents after his coversion? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim - I always wondered about all this tent making ie, was there really a need? Did people live in tents in cities where Paul travelled and plied his trade? Well, after visitng Turkey and walking the streets of these ancient cities I could see why tentmakers were a much needed profession. All along the agora or marketplace were stalls for merchants to set up their wares. They used tents to shade and protect their goods. I could see square peg holes all along the streets for the tent poles to be set up. It sure was interesting to see even this seemingly insignificant portion of the Scripture come alive! Paul, by profession, was strategically placed in the marketplace where he could not only provide material protection, but spiritual as well. I susepct that many of these merchants may have been transient visitors so the Good News that they had heard and recieved might also be spread by them too! Just some tidbits for you to consider! Blessings to you and yours with thanksgiving for your participation here! t |