1 Corinthians 9:14 “In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gos…”

1 Corinthians 9:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

So also hath the Lord ordeined, that they which preach ye Gospel, should liue of the Gospel.

Darby Translation

So also the Lord has ordained to those that announce the glad tidings to live of the glad tidings.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Even so did the Lord give orders that the preachers of the good news might get their living from the good news.

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Cross references

“ordained”

Matthew 10:10 1 Corinthians 9:4 Galatians 6:6 Luke 10:7 1 Timothy 5:17

Matthew 10:10 · BSB

Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

1 Corinthians 9:4 · BSB

Have we no right to food and to drink?

Galatians 6:6 · BSB

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Luke 10:7 · BSB

Stay 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 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?

15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

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