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Ministry Support is a Right, Not Charity
Commentators emphasize that when Jesus said, "the laborer is worthy of his hire," he established a key principle: supporting ministers is not mere charity, but their rightful due. Scholars like Calvin and Gill note that providing for those who bring the gospel is a just payment for their spiritual labor, allowing them to receive food and lodging with freedom and dignity.
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Luke
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 10:7
18th Century
Theologian
See Barnes on Matthew 10:11.
On this passage Dr. Thomson (The Land and the Book, vol. 1, p. 534) remarks:
"The reason [for t…
AT Robertson
On Luke 10:7
In that same house (εν αυτη τη οικια). Literally, in the house itself, not "in the same house" (εν τη αυτη οικια), a different con…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:7
19th Century
Bishop
And in the same house remain.—See Note on Matthew 10:11.
The labourer is worthy of his hire.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
The Jewish Rabbis, in their travels, were very particular about food; it is said to have been very difficult to find a dish to their taste. This mi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:7
Like the Twelve (9:4), the seventy-two are to remain with their original hosts. As the Lord’s servants, they are deserving of support by the Lord’s…
John Calvin
On Luke 10:7
16th Century
Theologian
Eating and drinking those things which they shall give you This is another circumstance expressly mentioned by Luke. By these words Christ…
John Gill
On Luke 10:7
17th Century
Pastor
And in the same house remain
Where the sons of peace are, and the peace rests, and into which you are invited, and k…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Christ sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls people to re…