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The Temple Precedent
Paul points to the Old Testament system where priests and Levites were supported by the offerings brought to the temple. Commentators clarify this was not merely a custom, but God's ordained plan. Just as those who served at the altar were sustained by that service, Paul establishes a divine precedent for supporting those in ministry.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
18th Century
Theologian
Do you not know, etc. In this verse, Paul illustrates the doctrine that ministers of religion were entitled to support from the fact that …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
Sacred things (τα ιερα).
Of the temple (του ιερου). Play on the same word ιερου (sacred). See Nu 18:8-20 f…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
19th Century
Bishop
Do you not know.—The Apostle now turns to an argument that would carry weight with them as Christians. The rights of the ministry …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
To emphasize further the reason and importance for his self-restraint in exercising this right of being supported, Paul turns to a religious illust…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 9:13
17th Century
Pastor
Do you not know, that they which minister about holy things , &c.] Not the priests in the temples of the Heathen deities,…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 9:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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…