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1 Corinthians 9

1 Cor. 9:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Have we
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
power
exousia (Greek #1849)
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
KJV usage: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.
Pronounce: ex-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from 1832 (in the sense of ability)
to lead about
periago (Greek #4013)
to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around
KJV usage: compass, go (round) about, lead about.
Pronounce: per-ee-ag'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 71
a sister
adelphe (Greek #79)
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
KJV usage: sister.
Pronounce: ad-el-fay'
Origin: fem of 80
, a βwife
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
, as well
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
as
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
other
loipoy (Greek #3062)
remaining ones
KJV usage: other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest.
Pronounce: loy-poy'
Origin: masculine plural of a derivative of 3007
apostles
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
as the brethren
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
of the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Cephas
Kephas (Greek #2786)
the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter
KJV usage: Cephas.
Pronounce: kay-fas'
Origin: of Chaldee origin (compare 03710)
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β
or, woman.

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Apostle,
Brethren,
Cephas,
Power,
Wife

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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to lead.
1 Tim. 3:2• 2The overseer therefore must be irreproachable, husband of one wife, temperate, sober, orderly, hospitable, apt to teach, (1 Tim. 3:2)
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1 Tim. 4:3• 3forbidding to marry, [bidding] to abstain from meats which God created for reception with thanksgiving by those faithful and fully acquainted with the truth. (1 Tim. 4:3)
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Titus 1:6• 6If anyone is blameless, husband of one wife, having children faithful, not under charge of profligacy, or unruly. (Titus 1:6)
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Heb. 13:4• 4[Be] marriage in all [things] held in honour, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. (Heb. 13:4)
a sister.
1 Cor. 7:15,39• 15But if the unbelieving separateth himself, let him be separated. The brother or the sister is not in bondage in such [circumstances]: but God hath called us in peace.
 39A wife is bound as long as her husband liveth; but should the husband have fallen asleep, she is free to be married to whom she will, only in [the] Lord. (1 Cor. 7:15,39)
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Song of Sol. 4:9‑10,12•  (Song of Sol. 4:9‑10,12)
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Song of Sol. 5:1‑2•  (Song of Sol. 5:1‑2)
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Rom. 16:1• 1But I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, being a deaconess of the assembly that [is] in Cenchrea; (Rom. 16:1)
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1 Tim. 5:2• 2elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters in all purity. (1 Tim. 5:2)
wife.
or, woman.
the brethren.
Matt. 12:46‑50• 46{i}But while he was yet speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.{/i}
 47{i}Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren are standing without, seeking to speak to thee.{/i}
 48{i}But he answering said to him that spoke to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?{/i}
 49{i}And, stretching out his hand to his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren;{/i}
 50{i}for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.{/i} (Matt. 12:46‑50)
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Matt. 13:55• 55{i}Is not this the son of the carpenter? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brethren James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?{/i} (Matt. 13:55)
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Mark 6:3• 3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended in him. (Mark 6:3)
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Luke 6:15• 15{i}[and] Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus and Simon who was called Zealot ,{/i} (Luke 6:15)
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John 2:12• 12After this he went down to Capernaum, he and his mother and his brethren and his disciples; and there they abode not many days. (John 2:12)
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Acts 1:14• 14These all with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer, with [certain] women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14)
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Gal. 1:19• 19but no other of the apostles I saw, save James the brother of the Lord. (Gal. 1:19)
Cephas.
1 Cor. 1:12• 12But I say this, that each of you saith, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ. (1 Cor. 1:12)
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Matt. 8:14• 14{i}And when Jesus had come to Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law laid down and in a fever;{/i} (Matt. 8:14)
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Mark 1:30• 30{i}And the mother-in-law of Simon lay in a fever. And straightway they speak to him about her.{/i} (Mark 1:30)
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John 1:42• 42and he led him to Jesus. Jesus looking at him said, Thou art Simon, the son of Jonah; thou shalt be called Cephas (which is interpreted Peter). (John 1:42)
• Not only to marry a sister but to introduce her where he himself went, an object of loving care to the saints with himself. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 9:1-14” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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have we not a right to take round a sister as wife, as also the other apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

W. Kelly Translation

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have we not title to take about a sister wife, as also the other apostles and the brethren of the Lord and Cephas?