1 Corinthians 9:11-15 Impartiality in serving the Gospel

11 If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you?

12 If others have this right of support from you, shouldn’t we have it all the more?
But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

13 Don’t you know that those who work in the temple get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?

14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded 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 in the hope that you will do such things for me. I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of this boast.

Read the full chapter 1 Corinthians 9

Meaning of 1 Corinthians 9:11-15

1 Corinthians 9:11 highlights the spiritual principle that those who sow the seeds of the Gospel are worthy of support and sustenance from those who benefit from their ministry. It underscores a divine reciprocity, where material blessings are given in response to the invaluable spiritual nourishment received.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 9:11-15

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

Matthew 10:10 - take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:10

Galatians 6:6 - Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6

2 Kings 4:42 - Feeding of a Hundred A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of b... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:42 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:42

Leviticus 23:20 - The priest is to wave the two lambs before the Lord as a wave offering, together with the bread... Click to read the verse Leviticus 23:20 Click to read the verse Leviticus 23:20

Deuteronomy 26:11 - And you and the Levites and the aliens among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:11

Malachi 3:8-9 - “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In ti... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:8-9 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:8-9

2 Kings 5:13 - Naaman’s servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some grea... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:13

2 Corinthians 11:15 - It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:15

Romans 15:27 - They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:27 Click to read the verse Romans 15:27

1 Corinthians 2:13 - This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13