1 Corinthians 9:10

or doth He say this indeed for our sakes? For it is certainly written for our sakes, that he, who ploweth, might plow in hope; and that he, who thresheth in hope, should partake of his hope.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

In Context

9or saith not the law the same also? for it is written in the law of Moses, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn." Now doth God take care for oxen,

11If we then have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we reap your carnal things?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:22And unless those days be shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days shall be shortened.

John 4:35Do not ye say, it is yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, lift up your eyes, and see the fields, they are already white for harvest.

Romans 15:4For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:15For all these things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the gratitude of many redound to the glory of God.

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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