1 Corinthians 9:8

Is it as a man, I say these things? Behold, the law also saith them.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

In Context

7Who, 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?

9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that thresheth. Hath God regard for oxen?

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Cross References

Romans 6:19-(I speak as among men, because of the infirmity of your flesh.)-As ye once gave up your members to the servitude of pollution and iniquity, so also now give ye up your members to the servitude of righteousness and sanctity.

1 Corinthians 14:34Let your women be silent in the church: for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be in subjection, as also the law saith.

1 Thessalonians 4:8He therefore who spurneth, spurneth not man but God, who hath given his Holy Spirit in you.

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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