Bible Commentary

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 16. necessity is laid upon me ] See Act 9:6; Act 22:21. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For though I preach the gospel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:16”

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for [it were] better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 15 23. St Paul’s use of his Christian liberty is restrained by the thought of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:15”

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 14. Even so hath the Lord ordained ] In St Mat 10:10, and St Luk 10:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Even so – In the same manner, and for the same reasons. Hath the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:14”

Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live [of the things] of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? 13. Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things ] Fifth argument. The Jewish priests are maintained by the sacrifices of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:13”

If others be partakers of [this] power over you, [are] not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. 12. If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? ] Fourth argument. You have admitted the cogency of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:12”

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, [is it] a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? 11. If we have sown unto you spiritual things ] St Paul’s third argument is drawn from the principles of natural gratitude. If we have conferred on you such inestimable benefits, it is surely no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:11”

Or saith he [it] altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, [this] is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. 10. he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope ] In this verse we may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:10”

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? 9. Doth God take care for oxen? ] Luther and Estius are here fully of one mind against those who suppose the Apostle to mean that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:9”

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? 8. Say I these things as a man? ] i.e. from a purely human point of view. Cf. Rom 3:5 and Gal 3:15. This second argument is drawn from the law of Moses, and its force would be admitted by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:8”

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? 7. Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? ] The charge is now refuted on five different … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:7”