| Geneva Study Bible {3} Mine answer to them that do {c} examine me is this, (3) He adds this by the way, as if he should say, So far it is off, that you may doubt of my apostleship, that I use it to refute those who call it into controversy, by opposing those things which the Lord has done by me among you. (c) Which like judges examine me and my doings. Wesley's Notes 9:3 My answer to them who examine me - Concerning my apostleship. Is this - Which I have now given. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 3. to them that . examine me-that is, who call in question mine apostleship. is this-namely, that you are the seal of mine apostleship. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 9:1-14 It is not new for a minister to meet with unkind returns for good-will to a people, and diligent and successful services among them. To the cavils of some, the apostle answers, so as to set forth himself as an example of self-denial, for the good of others. He had a right to marry as well as other apostles, and to claim what was needful for his wife, and his children if he had any, from the churches, without labouring with his own hands to get it. Those who seek to do our souls good, should have food provided for them. But he renounced his right, rather than hinder his success by claiming it. It is the people's duty to maintain their minister. He may wave his right, as Paul did; but those transgress a precept of Christ, who deny or withhold due support. | 
