1 Corinthians 9:14

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.”

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BSBPD

“In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to live.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 9:14 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
  2. Luke 10:7Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
  3. 1 Corinthians 9:4Have we no right to food and to drink?
  4. Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
  5. 1 Timothy 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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