1 Corinthians 9:14

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.13Know ye not that they that minister about sacred things eat of the things of the temple, and they that wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar?

v.14This passage

v.15But I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for it were good for me rather to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 10:7

    And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

  • Matthew 10:10

    no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

  • 1 Timothy 5:17

    Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

  • Galatians 6:6

    But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:4

    Have we no right to eat and to drink?