1 Corinthians 9:11 - Exposition

If we. The we is in both clauses emphatic, to show that the argument applied directly to St. Paul's own case. Is it a great thing. An argument a fortiori. If ordinary labour is not undertaken gratuitously, is the spiritual labourer to be left to starve? St. Paul always recognized the rights of preachers and ministers, and stated them with emphasis ( Galatians 6:6 ; Romans 15:27 ), although from higher motives he waived all personal claim to profit by the result of his arguments.