1 Corinthians 9:14

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13You know, do you not, that those who minister in the temple, and those who serve at the altar, get their portion of the sacrifices?

15But for my part, I have never availed myself of any of these rights. I do not say this to bring it about in my own case. I would rather die than let any one make void this boast of mine.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7"Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.

Galatians 6:6He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.

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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