1 Corinthians 9:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? ”

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If we have sown unto you spiritual things - If we have been the means of imparting to you the gospel, and bestowing upon you its high hopes and privileges; see the note at Romans 15:27 . The fig...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(7) If we have sown unto you spiritual things, [is it] a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? (7) An assumption of the arguments with an amplification, for neither in so doing do we requ...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9. This chapter is not a digression, and is not primarily concerned with a vindication of Paul's apostolic status and rights. He enforces his plea that the enlightened should not ride...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

spiritual things . the spiritual (things). Greek. pneumatikos. See 1 Corinthians 12:1 . carnal . Greek. sarkikos. See Romans 7:14 .
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

11. If we have sown unto you spiritual things There was one cavil remaining — for it might be objected, that labors connected with this life should without doubt have food and clothing as th...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? If we have sown unto you spiritual things - If we have been the means of bringing you into a stat...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? We ... we - emphatic in the Greek. Your carnal things. We, who have sown the infinitely...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) Food offered to Idols (ii) St. Paul's own Example St. Paul has appealed to the 'enlightened' converts at Corinth to give up for the sake of others a practice which they might otherwise have...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

If we have sown unto you spiritual things. — The two sentences in this verse contain a striking double antithesis, the “we” and “you” being emphatic, and “spiritual” being opposed to “carnal.” The...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN the preceding chapter Paul has disposed of the question put to him regarding meats offered in sacrifice to idols. He has taken occasion to point out that...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Rights and Their Surrender 1 Corinthians 9:1-15 Paul's claim to an equality with Peter and the other Apostles was violently disputed by his enemies at Corinth, because in several matters he dif...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "my defence to them that examine me is this," reveal the opposition to him in Corinth. The two words, "defence" and "examine," are purely legal, and are in the language of the courts of ju...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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 thi...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If we have sown unto you spiritual things ,.... The preachers of the Gospel are compared to sowers of seed; the seed they sow is the word of God, which is like to seed, for its smallness and despica...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? Ver. 11. Is it a great thing, &c. ] Do not we give you gold for brass? Cast we not pearls...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If we have sown unto you spiritual things By our incessant diligence in preaching to you the gospel of the blessed God; is it a great thing More than we have a right to expect; if we shall reap...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Because of the lowliness and grace on the part of the apostle, such as chapter 8 shows in the consideration of his brethren, there were some who would use this as an occasion to belittle him. He made...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Rights of a Christian Minister. A. D. 57. 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

By spiritual things the apostle meaneth the doctrine and sacraments of the gospel; which are called spiritual things, because they come from heaven, they affect the soul and spirit of a man, the...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Points Out That He Refuses To Use His Freedom In Any Way That Would Cause Young Christians To Be Led Astray. His Next Example Refers To His Not Receiving Gifts For His Ministry Among Them W...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 9:1 .—Notice the reversed order of clauses in the better-attested reading. Free .— I.c. quâ man; he is always Christ’s “bondservant”; it is of his own choice that h...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

carnel That is, things for the body.
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:1 . Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord? Having illustrated the legal customs of the jews respecting meats, he intro...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Signs of apostleship Why should Paul, departing from his usual custom, speak here of himself and his claims? Undoubte...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 The rights and the self denial of an apostle. 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 An apostle's right to maintenance. 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle I a...
1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Scriptural proof and its application:
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 11:15 ; 2 Kings 5:13 ; Galatians 6:6 ; Malachi 3:8 ; Malachi 3:9 ; Matthew 10:10 ; Romans 15:27
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Is it a great matter if we shall reap as much of your carnal things — As is needful for our sustenance? Do you give us things of greater value than those you receive from us?

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes