1 Corinthians 9:7
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?
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
What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
who doth serve as a soldier at his own charges at any time? who doth plant a vineyard, and of its fruit doth not eat? or who doth feed a flock, and of the milk of the flock doth not eat?
Who ever goes to war without looking to someone to be responsible for his payment? who puts in vines and does not take the fruit of them? or who takes care of sheep without drinking of their milk?
Cross References
And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for …
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for …
And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will …
Therefore thus saith the Lord God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, …
My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the …
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to …
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, …
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen …