Paul uses this rhetorical question as a part of his argument to show that he and Barnabas have the right to be supported by the church for their work. Alternate translation: "If others exercised ... you, then we have that right even more." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
Paul and the Corinthians both know that others exercised the right. Alternate translation: "Since others exercised this right" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])