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.”
A short, plain-language explanation of 1 Corinthians 9:14 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“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)“Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to live.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 9:14 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 9:4Have we no right to food and to drink?
- Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- 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).