Translations
Modern
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
Traditional
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
Literal
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense at any time? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock?
Latin
Quis militat suis stipendiis umquam? quis plantat vineam, et de fructu ejus non edit? quis pascit gregem, et de lacte gregis non manducat?
Original
Greek
English
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
Notes
These examples support Paul's point that he and other Christian workers had the right to receive support from those they served.
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).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Lord’s Day Second Letter to the Corinthians
Topics
Armies in Latter Ages Received Pay Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Evil in Supporting Himself Milk used for Food Milk: Flocks and Herds Fed for Supply of Ministers: Their People are Bound, to Support Them Sheep: Milk of, Used As Food Vineyards: The Design of Planting