1 Corinthians 9:1 meaning and explanation

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 9:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is defending his apostleship to the Corinthian church, some of whom questioned his authority because he had not been one of the original twelve. He answers with four rapid questions, each expecting a yes.

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