1 Corinthians 9:10

KJV

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.

— 1 Corinthians 9:10, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apostolic rights: is he not free? Has he not seen the Lord? Is not his work in the Lord? Those who work in the temple get their food from the temple. But Paul has not used these rights so …

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Other Translations

ASV

or saith he it assuredly for our sake? Yea, for our sake it was written: because he that ploweth ought to plow in hope, and he that thresheth, to thresh in hope of partaking.

YLT

or because of us by all means doth He say <FI>it<Fi> ? yes, because of us it was written, because in hope ought the plower to plow, and he who is treading <FI>ought<Fi> of his hope to partake in hope.

BBE

Or has he us in mind? Yes, it was said for us; because it is right for the ploughman to do his ploughing in hope, and for him who is crushing the grain to do his work hoping for a part in the fruits of it.

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