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1 Corinthians 9

1 Corinthians 9:13

The Rights of an Apostle · 1 Corinthians 9:1–18
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Translations

Modern
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?
Traditional
Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
Literal
Do you not know that those working in the temple eat the things of the temple, and those attending at the altar partake in the altar?
Latin
Nescitis quoniam qui in sacrario operantur quæ de sacrario sunt, edunt: et qui altari deserviunt, cum altari participant?

Original

Greek
English
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?

Notes

1 Corinthians 9:13

Paul might be referring to Levites and priests at God’s temple in Jerusalem (see Deuteronomy 18:1–4; compare Leviticus 6:16–17, 26; Numbers 18:8–32), but pagan priests in temples around Corinth likely did the same.

1 Corinthians 9:1–27

Continuing the argument from 8:1, Paul shares personal examples of giving up his rights to help others (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1).

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:1–8

Glossary

Altar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Gospel Lord’s Day Second Letter to the Corinthians Temple

Topics

Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Evil in Supporting Himself Priest: Benefits of Portions of Sacrifices and offerings Priests were to Live by the Altar As They had No Inheritance Sacrifices: The Priests: had a Portion of, and Lived By The Altar of Burnt-Offering: The Priests: Derived Support From