1 Corinthians 9:14

In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living from the gospel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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 serve in the temple get their food from the temple? Do you not know that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?

15But I have not claimed any of these rights. And I do not write this so something might be done for me. I would rather die than anyone deprive me of this boast.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Remain in that same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

Galatians 6:6The one who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.

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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