1 Corinthians 9:11

If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you?

Revised King James New Testament

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 does he say it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes it is written: that he who plows should plow in hope; and he who threshes should thresh in hope of a share of the crop.

12If others share this rightful claim upon you, do we not have a greater claim? Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but endure all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:10Nor bag for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff: for the workman is worthy of his food.

2 Corinthians 11:15Therefore it is no surprise if his servants are also disguised as servants of righteousness; their 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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