1 Corinthians 9:7-15

1 Corinthians 9:7-15 a. § 28. THE CLAIM OF MINISTERS TO PUBLIC MAINTENANCE. Paul asserts his right to live at the charge of the Christian community, in order to show the Cor [1295] how he has waived this prerogative (1 Corinthians 9:15 b, etc.). But before doing this, he will further vindicate the right; for it was sure to be disputed, and his renunciation might be used to the disadvantage of other servants of Christ. He therefore formally establishes the claim: (a) on grounds of natural analogy (1 Corinthians 9:7); (b) by proof from Scripture (1 Corinthians 9:8-10); (c) by the intrinsic justice of the case (1 Corinthians 9:11); (d) by comparison with O.T. practice (1 Corinthians 9:13); finally (e) by ref [1296] to the express commandment of the Lord (1 Corinthians 9:14). In 1 Corinthians 9:12 he indicates, by the way, that “others” of inferior standing are making themselves chargeable on the Cor [1297] Church.

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[1297] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians.