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A Command from Christ
Commentators unanimously stress that financial support for gospel ministers is not merely a suggestion but a direct command ('ordained') from the Lord Jesus himself, as recorded in Matthew 10:10 and Luke 10:7. Paul presents this as the ultimate and final argument, grounding the practice in the authority of Christ.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 9:14
18th Century
Theologian
Even so. In the same manner, and for the same reasons.
Has the Lord ordained. Has the Lord appointed, commanded, arranged …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 9:14
Even so did the Lord ordain (ουτως κα ο Κυριος διεταξεν). Just as God gave orders about the priests in the temple, so did the Lord…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 9:14
19th Century
Bishop
Even so.—These words explain why the Apostle again referred to Jewish law, after having already appealed to the Law as an argument…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 9:14
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 Gill
On 1 Corinthians 9:14
17th Century
Pastor
Even so has the Lord ordained That is, the Lord Jesus Christ, in (Matthew 10:10) (Luke 10:7[Reference Luke …
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…