1 Corinthians 9:14

In just the same way the Lord ordered that those who announce the good news should live from supporters of the good news.

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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

13Don't you know that those who work in temples receive their meals from temple offerings, and those who serve at the altar receive their portion of the sacrifice on the altar?

15But I have not made use of any of these provisions, and I'm not writing about this to suggest it should be done in my case. I'd rather die than to have anyone take away my pride in not having received any benefit.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for a worker deserves to be paid. Don't go from house to house.

Galatians 6:6Those that are taught the Word should treat their teachers well, sharing with them all good things.

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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