1 Corinthians 9:7
Who, that serveth in war, doth so at his own expense? Or who, that planteth a vineyard, eateth not of its fruits? Or who, that tendeth sheep, eateth not of the milk of his flocks?
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
6Or I only, and Barnabas, have we no right to forbear labor?
8Is it as a man, I say these things? Behold, the law also saith them.
Cross References
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath established you bishops; that ye feed the church of God, which he hath acquired by his blood.
2 Corinthians 10:4For the arms of our warfare are not those of the flesh, but those of the power of God; by which we subdue rebellious castles.
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 →