1 Corinthians 9:14

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 9:14

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

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KJV

King James Version

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

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WEB

World English Bible

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

So also, the Lord directed those proclaiming the gospel to live from the gospel.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 9

¹² If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

¹³ Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?

¹⁴ In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

¹⁵ But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

¹⁶ Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

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