Defending his apostleship, Paul asserts his right to material support (illustrated by soldiers, vineyards, and the law of muzzling oxen) while declaring he has not used this right lest he hinder the gospel. He becomes all things to all men that he might save some, comparing himself to an athlete exercising self-control to receive an imperishable crown, disciplining his body lest after preaching to others he himself be disqualified.
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The Temple
View on MapThe Temple in Jerusalem was the permanent house of worship built by Solomon on Mount Moriah. Destroyed by Babylon, it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and later greatly expanded by Herod. Jesus taught in the Temple courts, cleared it of merchants, and predicted its destruction, which occurred in 70 AD.
Position in Book
DivisionsChapters 1-4
Moral IssuesChapters 5-6
MarriageChapters 7
Food and FreedomChapters 8-10
Idol food, limiting freedom for others' sake.
Worship OrderChapters 11-14
ResurrectionChapters 15
ConclusionChapters 16