But his servants approached him and spoke to him, and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he told you only to ‘Wash and be clean’?”
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Tree of Life Version If we sowed spiritual things into you, is it too much if we reap material things from you? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If we have sown [the seed of] spiritual good among you, [is it too] much if we reap from your material benefits? American Standard Version (1901) If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things? Common English Bible If we sowed spiritual things in you, is it so much to ask to harvest some material things from you? Catholic Public Domain Version If we have sown spiritual things in you, is it important if we harvest from your worldly things? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we reap your carnal things? |
But his servants approached him and spoke to him, and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he told you only to ‘Wash and be clean’?”
or a bag for the journey, or two shirts, or sandals, or a walking stick; for the worker is entitled to his food.
Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are under obligation to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they also ought to serve them in material blessings.
So also the Lord ordered those who proclaim the Good News to get their living from the Good News.
It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their deeds.
Now let the one who is taught the word share all good things with his teacher.
Not that I am looking for a gift, but for fruit that overflows to your credit.