1 Corinthians 9:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?”
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“If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?”
King James Version · Public Domain“If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“If we to you the spiritual things did sow--great <FI>is it<Fi> if we your fleshly things do reap?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 9:11 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 5:13Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?”
- Malachi 3:8Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings.
- Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
- Romans 15:27They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
- 2 Corinthians 11:15It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
- Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
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