1 Corinthians 9:11

If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we reap from you things for the body?

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

In Context

10Or doth he say it altogether on our account? On our account, no doubt, it was written, that he who plougheth ought to plough in hope, and that he who thrasheth should do it in the hope of partaking.

12If others possess this right in relation to you, do not we still more? But we have not used this right; but we submit to all things, that we may occasion no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:10nor bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff. For the laborer is worthy of his living.

2 Corinthians 11:15It is no great thing, then, if his ministers also transform themselves as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

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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