1 Corinthians 9:8

Modern

Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?

Traditional

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

Literal

Do I not speak these things according to man, or does the law not also say these things?

Latin

Numquid secundum hominem hæc dico? an et lex hæc non dicit?

Greek

English

Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?

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

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
Romans 3:31
Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.
1 Corinthians 14:34
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
Romans 6:19
I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.
1 Corinthians 7:40
In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.