1 Corinthians 9:4

New International Reader's Version

Don’t we have the right to eat and drink?

Cross References

Leviticus 22:7

When the sun goes down, he will be “clean.” After that, he can eat the sacred offerings. They are his food.

Matthew 10:10

Do not take a bag for the journey. Do not take extra clothes or sandals or walking sticks. A worker should be given what he needs.

Luke 10:7

Stay there, and eat and drink anything they give you. Workers are worthy of their pay. Do not move around from house to house.

Acts 20:33

I haven’t longed for anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 9:3

That is what I say to stand up for myself when people judge me.

Galatians 6:6

But those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teacher.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not expecting people to praise us. We were not looking for praise from you or anyone else. Yet as Christ’s apostles, we could have used our authority over you.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I am sure you remember how hard we worked. We labored night and day while we preached to you God’s good news. We didn’t want to cause you any expense.