Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?
Don't we have the right to bring along a wife, just like the other apostles do, and Jesus's brothers, and Peter?
Even apostles deserve companionship and the right to have their partners with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the mid-1st century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address divisions and questions in the church, including his own rights as an apostle. He was rhetorically asking if he, like other apostles such as Peter (Cephas) and Jesus' brothers, had the legitimate authority to travel with a believing wife, which was a common practice in their missionary work. This context reflects the cultural norms of the time, where itinerant leaders often relied on such support while spreading the gospel.
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