1 Corinthians 9:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Even so - In the same manner, and for the same reasons. Hath the Lord ordained - Hath the Lord appointed, commanded, “arranged” that it should be so ( διέταξε dietaxe). The word here mean...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live (n) of the gospel. (n) Because they preach the Gospel. It follows by this place, that Paul received no living, neither wo...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - 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 9:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Even so, &c . = So did the Lord also ordain. ordained . Greek. diatasso. See Acts 7:44 . preach . App-121.
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. Even so hath the Lord ordained - This is evidently a reference to our Lord's ordination, Matthew 10:10 :...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Should live of the Gospel— That man might be said to live on the Gospel, who was maintained for preaching it; as he might be said to live on the temple, who was supported out of its income fo...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. Even so. The only inference from this passage is, not that the Christian ministry is sacrificial, a...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - 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 9:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Even so. — These words explain why the Apostle again referred to Jewish law, after having in 1 Corinthians 9:9 already made use of an appeal to the Law as an argument. It is now again referred to...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY ‘Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.’ 1 Corinthians 9:14 St. Paul’s apostleship had here been called in qu...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Even so hath the Lord ordained ,.... That is, the Lord Jesus Christ, in Matthew 10:10 it is an order and appointment of his that his ministering servants, who labour in preaching his Gospel, shoul...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. Ver. 14. Even so hath the Lord ] Note that "so," saith one; "that is, as they of old lived at the altar...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Do ye not know , &c. In further support of the justice of the claim in question, I might remind you of the provision which God made for the priests and Levites under the Mosaic law; that they w...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

God's will is the same under the New Testament that it was under the Old; it is not as to the people a matter of liberty, so as men may choose whether they will maintain their ministers or not, there...
1 Corinthians 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - 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 9:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The duty of hearers:
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:4 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 ; Galatians 6:6 ; Luke 10:7 ; Matthew 10:10
1 Corinthians 9:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 10:10

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes