1 Corinthians 9:10
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.
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 …
Other Translations
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.
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.
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.
Cross References
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days …
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he …
And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till …
Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your …
I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their …
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our …
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures …
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the …