1 Corinthians 9:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

If we have planted spiritual seeds [i.e., the Gospel message] among you, is it too much to expect to reap a material harvest from you?

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

or a traveling bag [for personal belongings], or a change of jackets or shoes, or [even] a walking stick [Note: By comparing this and the restriction in Matt. 10:10 with the permission given in Mark 6:8, the harmony seems to be “if you do not already have a walking stick, do not get one”]. For the worker deserves having his food provided.

Romans 15:27

For they thought it was a good idea, and [besides] they were indebted to those Jewish Christians. For if the Gentiles [have] shared in the spiritual blessings of the Jews, [then] they owe it to those Jews to help meet their material needs.

1 Corinthians 9:14

Even so the Lord directed that those who proclaim the good news [about Christ] should get their living from [preaching] that good news.

2 Corinthians 11:15

Therefore, it should not be surprising for Satan’s ministers to disguise themselves as ministers of righteousness. Their [final] end will be what they deserve for such actions.

Galatians 6:6

But the person who is taught the word [of God] should provide his teacher with what he needs.

Philippians 4:17

[Now] it is not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for the benefit that [such a gift] will add to your [spiritual] account [with God].