1 Corinthians Chapter 9, Verse 14
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14: ουτως και ο κυριος διεταξεν τοις το ευαγγελιον καταγγελλουσιν εκ του ευαγγελιου ζην
14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the
gospel should live of the gospel.
14: So also the Lord ordained that they who preach the gospel should
live by the gospel.
Even so. In the same manner, and for the same reasons.
Hath the Lord ordained. Hath the Lord appointed, commanded, arranged that it should be so, (dietaxe.) The word here means, that he has made this a law, or has required it; The word "Lord" here doubtless refers to the Lord Jesus, who has sent forth his ministers to labour in the great harvest of the world.
That they which preach the gospel. They who are sent forth by him; who devote their lives to this work; who are called and employed by him in this service. This refers, therefore, not only to the apostles, but to all who are duly called to this work, and who are his ambassadors.
Should live of the gospel. Should be supported and. maintained in this work. Paul here probably refers to the appointment of the Lord Jesus, when he sent forth his disciples to preach, Mt 10:10; Lk 10:8. Compare Gal 6:6. The man may be said to "live in the gospel" who is supported while he preaches it, or who derives his maintenance in that work.
