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Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink the milk? <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk? <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock? <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not consume some of the milk of the flock? <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not consume the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not consume the milk of the flock? <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [Consider this:] Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock? <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock? <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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? <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Do soldiers pay their own salaries? Don't people who raise grapes eat some of what they grow? Don't shepherds get milk from their own goats? <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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? <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Does a soldier ever serve in the army at his own expense? Does anyone plant a vineyard and not eat the grapes? Does anyone take care of a flock and not drink milk from the sheep? <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> What soldiers ever have to pay their own expenses in the army? What farmers do not eat the grapes from their own vineyard? What shepherds do not use the milk from their own sheep? <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its grapes? Or who takes care of a flock and does not drink any of its milk? <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? <a href="/net/1_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Who ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk? <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and does not drink from the flock's milk? <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who goeth a warfare at any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of its fruit? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> What soldier ever serves at his own cost? Who plants a vineyard and yet does not eat any of the grapes? Or who tends a herd of cattle and yet does not taste their milk? <a href="/web/1_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn’t eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn’t drink from the flock’s milk? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Who serves as a soldier at his own expense at any time? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock and does not eat of the milk of the flock? <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who doth serve as a soldier at his own charges at any time? who doth plant a vineyard, and of its fruit doth not eat? or who doth feed a flock, and of the milk of the flock doth not eat? <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who makes war at any time at his own charges who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who serveth as a soldier at any time, at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feedeth the flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Who has ever served as a soldier and paid his own stipend? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat from its produce? Who pastures a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Who ever serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating its produce? Or who shepherds a flock without using some of the milk from the flock? <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> What officer commands an army at his own expense? or who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruits? or who feeds sheep, and does not eat of the milk of his flock? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Who fights in a war at his own expense, or who plants a vineyard and does not eat from its fruits, or who herds sheep and does not consume the milk of his flock?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> What man ever serves as a soldier, at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit? Or who tends a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Whoever goes to war at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and does not eat the fruit of it? or who shepherdizes a flock, and does not eat of the milk of the flock? <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Who goeth at any time to war at his own expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who ever serves in war at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of the fruit? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> What soldier ever serves at his own cost? Who plants a vineyard and yet does not eat any of the grapes? Or who tends a herd of cattle and yet does not taste their milk? <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Who ever serves as a soldier at his own charges; Who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Who ever goes a warfare at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and doth not eat of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and doth not eat of the milk of the flock? <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1718" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/9.htm">The Rights of an Apostle</a> …6Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? 7<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/4218.htm" title="4218: pote (Prtcl) -- At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever."></a> <a href="/greek/4754.htm" title="4754: strateuetai (V-PIM-3S) -- To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. ">serves as a soldier</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiois (Adj-DNP) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">at his own</a> <a href="/greek/3800.htm" title="3800: opsōniois (N-DNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. his stipend or pay.">expense?</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/5452.htm" title="5452: phyteuei (V-PIA-3S) -- To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine.">plants</a> <a href="/greek/290.htm" title="290: ampelōna (N-AMS) -- A vineyard. From ampelos; a vineyard.">a vineyard</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiei (V-PIA-3S) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">does not eat of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">fruit?</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/4165.htm" title="4165: poimainei (V-PIA-3S) -- To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of.">tends</a> <a href="/greek/4167.htm" title="4167: poimnēn (N-AFS) -- A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock.">a flock</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiei (V-PIA-3S) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">does not drink</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4167.htm" title="4167: poimnēs (N-GFS) -- A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1051.htm" title="1051: galaktos (N-GNS) -- Milk. Of uncertain affinity; milk.">milk?</a> 8Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">2 Timothy 2:6</a> The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops. <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a> For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a> Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a> They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Philippians 4:17</a> Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">2 Corinthians 11:8-9</a> I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. / And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">2 Corinthians 12:13</a> In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! <a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Acts 20:33-35</a> I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/deuteronomy/25-4.htm">Deuteronomy 25:4</a> Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain. <a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18</a> Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <a href="/numbers/18-31.htm">Numbers 18:31</a> And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a> Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who goes a warfare any time at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and eats not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock?goeth.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4,5</a> (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) … <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18</a> This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;<a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.planteth.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-8</a> I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase… <a href="/deuteronomy/20-6.htm">Deuteronomy 20:6</a> And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.<a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18</a> Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.or.<a href="/jeremiah/23-2.htm">Jeremiah 23:2,3</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD… <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.eateth not of the milk.<a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Proverbs 27:27</a> And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.<a href="/isaiah/7-22.htm">Isaiah 7:22</a> And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the land.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/john/14-10.htm">Carries</a> <a href="/john/4-12.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-23.htm">Cost</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-4.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-4.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Expense</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Feedeth</a> <a href="/john/6-58.htm">Feeds</a> <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/6-44.htm">Grapes</a> <a href="/luke/8-33.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Milk</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-23.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-15.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">Tends</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Use</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Vines</a> <a href="/luke/20-16.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">War</a> <a href="/daniel/10-1.htm">Warfare</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Carries</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-39.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-2.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Cost</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">Drinking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Expense</a> <a href="/job/24-20.htm">Feedeth</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Feeds</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Grapes</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Milk</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/genesis/2-8.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-27.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Tends</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-8.htm">Use</a> <a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Vines</a> <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">Warfare</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 9</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">He shows his liberty;</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel;</a> 15. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">yet that himself has of his own accord abstained,</a> 18. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">to be neither chargeable unto them,</a> 22. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent.</a> 24. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">Our life is like unto a race.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient world, soldiers were typically provided for by the state or their commanding officers. This rhetorical question highlights the expectation that those who serve in a dedicated capacity, such as soldiers, are supported by those they serve. The Apostle Paul uses this analogy to argue for the right of apostles and ministers to receive material support from the communities they serve. This concept is consistent with the Old Testament, where Levites, who served in the temple, were supported by the tithes of the people (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a>). The imagery of a soldier also connects to the spiritual warfare theme found in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Vineyards were a common agricultural endeavor in the ancient Near East, and those who planted and tended them were entitled to enjoy the fruits of their labor. This principle is rooted in the law of Moses, which allowed workers to partake of the produce they helped cultivate (<a href="/deuteronomy/20-6.htm">Deuteronomy 20:6</a>). The vineyard is also a frequent biblical metaphor for Israel (<a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a>), symbolizing God's care and expectation of fruitfulness from His people. In the New Testament, Jesus uses the vineyard imagery in parables to teach about the Kingdom of God (<a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>; <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15:1-8</a>), emphasizing the relationship between labor and reward.Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? Shepherding was a vital occupation in biblical times, and shepherds were entitled to benefit from the resources of the flock, such as milk. This analogy underscores the principle that those who provide care and oversight should receive sustenance from their work. The imagery of shepherding is rich throughout Scripture, with God Himself depicted as the Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 23; <a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a>). Jesus Christ is identified as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-14</a>), who lays down His life for the sheep, illustrating the ultimate provision and care. This phrase reinforces the idea that spiritual leaders, like shepherds, deserve to be supported by those they nurture and guide.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He uses rhetorical questions to illustrate the principle of rightful compensation for labor. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and diverse population. The church in Corinth faced various issues, including questions about the rights of apostles and ministers. 3. <a href="/topical/s/soldier,_farmer,_shepherd.htm">Soldier, Farmer, Shepherd</a> Metaphorical roles used by Paul to illustrate the principle that those who work should benefit from their labor. These roles were familiar to the Corinthian audience and served as effective examples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_fair_compensation.htm">The Principle of Fair Compensation</a> Just as a soldier, farmer, and shepherd benefit from their labor, so should those who minister spiritually. This principle underscores the importance of supporting church leaders and workers. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_labor_in_ministry.htm">The Value of Labor in Ministry</a> Ministry is work that requires dedication and effort. Recognizing the value of this labor encourages the church to provide for those who serve. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_community.htm">The Role of the Church Community</a> The church is called to support its leaders, ensuring they can focus on their spiritual duties without undue financial burden. <a href="/topical/b/biblical_stewardship.htm">Biblical Stewardship</a> Supporting church workers is an act of stewardship, reflecting a commitment to God's work and the well-being of His servants. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_teachings.htm">Reflecting Christ's Teachings</a> By supporting those who labor in ministry, believers reflect the teachings of Christ, who emphasized care and provision for those who serve.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 9</a> <a href="/q/does_1_cor_7_10-11_contradict_matt_19_9.htm">Does 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 contradict Jesus' teaching on divorce in Matthew 19:9?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_cor_7_9_too_simplistic_on_marriage.htm">Does 1 Corinthians 7:9 oversimplify human relationships by advocating marriage primarily to avoid sexual immorality?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_jesus_and_paul_differ_on_divorce.htm">Why does Jesus say divorce is only allowed for sexual immorality (Matthew 19:9), while Paul later allows for abandonment (1 Corinthians 7:15)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_9_4-14_align_with_matt_10_8-10.htm">In 1 Corinthians 9:4-14, Paul argues for financial support for apostles; how does that align with Jesus's command in Matthew 10:8-10 to preach without seeking material gain?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges?--Three illustrations from human life and business show that the principle which has been adopted in the Christian Church is not exceptional. A soldier receives his pay; the planter of a vineyard eats the fruit of it; and the owner of a flock is supported by selling the milk. The best MSS. omit the word "of" before "fruit." It probably crept into later texts from the occurrence of that word with the "milk"; but a vineyard owner actually eats his fruit, whereas not only would it be strange to speak of "eating" milk, but the owner of flocks would really be sustained chiefly by the sale of the milk and the purchase of food with the money so obtained. He would eat "of" the milk. It is worth noticing that St. Paul never (with the one exception of <a href="/context/acts/20-28.htm" title="Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.">Acts 20:28-29</a>) takes up the image supplied by the Lord Himself of Christ being the Shepherd, and the Church His flock. Even here, where the occurrence of the word "flock" must have suggested it, it is not alluded to. On the other hand, St. Peter's favourite image is that of "the flock." The command, "Feed My flock," would have made it touchingly familiar to him. St. Paul's imagery from nature and country life are on the practical rather than the poetic side; whereas his images from military, political, and social life have the vivid reality which we should expect from one whose life was spent chiefly in towns. It has been observed that St. Paul's vindication falls naturally into three divisions. (1) The argument from induction, <a href="/context/1_corinthians/9-1.htm" title="Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not you my work in the Lord?">1Corinthians 9:1-6</a>; (2) that from analogy, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm" title="Who goes a warfare any time at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and eats not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock?">1Corinthians 9:7</a>; (3) that from authority, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-8.htm" title="Say I these things as a man? or said not the law the same also?">1Corinthians 9:8</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Who goeth a warfare, etc.? In this and the following verses he adduces six successive arguments to prove the right of a minister to be supported by his congregation. 1. From the ordinary laws of human justice (ver. 7). 2. By analogy, from the Law of Moses (vers. 8-10). 3. A fortiori, from the obligations of common gratitude (ver. 11). . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. serves as a soldier στρατεύεται (strateuetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4754.htm">Strong's 4754: </a> To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. at his own ἰδίοις (idiois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. expense? ὀψωνίοις (opsōniois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3800.htm">Strong's 3800: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. his stipend or pay. Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. plants φυτεύει (phyteuei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5452.htm">Strong's 5452: </a> To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine. a vineyard ἀμπελῶνα (ampelōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_290.htm">Strong's 290: </a> A vineyard. From ampelos; a vineyard. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. does not eat of ἐσθίει (esthiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. its αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. fruit? καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. tends ποιμαίνει (poimainei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4165.htm">Strong's 4165: </a> To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of. a flock ποίμνην (poimnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4167.htm">Strong's 4167: </a> A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. does not drink ἐσθίει (esthiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [its] ποίμνης (poimnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4167.htm">Strong's 4167: </a> A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. milk? γάλακτος (galaktos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1051.htm">Strong's 1051: </a> Milk. Of uncertain affinity; milk. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 9:7 What soldier ever serves at his own (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 9:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 9:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 9:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 9:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>