1 Corinthians 9:14

So, too, has the Lord ordained that those who announce the Gospel should live by the Gospel.

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In The King James Version

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

In Context

13Do you not know that those who work in the holy place eat the things that are for the holy place, and that those who serve at the altar also share with the altar?

15Yet I have used none of these things. And I have not written so that these things may be done for me. For it is better for me to die, rather than to let anyone empty out my glory.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And remain in the same house, eating and drinking the things that are with them. For the worker is worthy of his pay. Do not choose to pass from house to house.

Galatians 6:6And let him who is being taught the Word discuss it with him who is teaching it to him, in every good way.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:4-15

Rights of a Christian Minister. ( a. d. 57.) 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, 4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? 5 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? 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? 7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 8 Say I these… Read the whole commentary →

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