Sacred things (τα ιερα).

Of the temple (του ιερου). Play on the same word ιερου (sacred). See Nu 18:8-20 f…

Do you not know, etc. In this verse, Paul illustrates the doctrine that ministers of religion were entitled to support from the fact that …

Do you not know.—The Apostle now turns to an argument that would carry weight with them as Christians. The rights of the ministry …

To emphasize further the reason and importance for his self-restraint in exercising this right of being supported, Paul turns to a religious illust…

Do you not know, Apart from the question that he discusses, he appears to have dwelt longer on this point, with the intention of indirectl…

Do you not know, that they which minister about holy things , &c.] Not the priests in the temples of the Heathen deities,…

It is not new for a minister to encounter unkindness in return for goodwill to a people, and for diligent and successful service among them. To the…