1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not power to eat and to drink?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Have we not power to eat and to drink?
In Context
3This is my answer to those who examine me.
Cross References
Luke 10:7And in that house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give[10:7]; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Galatians 6:6But let him that is taught in the word share with him that teaches, in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:9For ye remember, brethren, our labor and toil; night and day working, in order not to burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
1 Timothy 5:17Let elders who preside well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and teaching.
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 →