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What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

What soldier ever serveth? (τις στρατευετα ποτε; ). "Who ever serves as a soldier?" serves in an army (στρατος). Present middle of…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Who goeth a warfare, etc. Paul now proceeds to illustrate the RIGHT which he knew ministers had to a support ([Reference 1 Corint…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges?—Three illustrations from human life and business show that the principle…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

These verses present illustrations supporting the proposition that God’s servants have the right to be supported with food and drink and other nece…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Who hath gone a warfare at his own charges? It is the present tense that is used as meaning—is accustomed to go a warfare. I have…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Who goes a warfare any time at his own charges ?
&c.] Some people have done so, as did the Habe ines F5, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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