1 Corinthians 9:7

Modern English Version

Who goes to war at any time at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, but does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, but does not drink of the flock’s milk?

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit; so he who waits on his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:27

you will have enough goats’ milk for your food, for the food of your household, and nourishment for your servant girls.

Song of Solomon 8:12

My very own vineyard is before me; you, O Solomon, may have the thousand, and those who tend its fruit two hundred.

Isaiah 7:22

and because of the abundance of milk that they give, he shall eat curds, for everyone who is left in the land shall eat curds and honey.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Deuteronomy 18:8

They must have the same portions to eat, besides any profits he may receive from the sale of his father’s inheritance.

Deuteronomy 20:6

What man is there who has planted a vineyard, and has not yet eaten of it? Let him also go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.

1 Timothy 1:18

This command I commit to you, my son Timothy, according to the prophecies that were previously given to you, that by them you might fight a good fight,

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, to which you are called and have made a good confession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, take care of them, not by constraint, but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.