1 Corinthians 9:4

Which verses does 1 Corinthians 9:4 point to?

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1. 1 Thessalonians 2:66 votes

   Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

2. 2 Thessalonians 3:8–95 votes

   nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

3. Luke 10:73 votes

   Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

4. Matthew 10:102 votes

   Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

5. 1 Corinthians 9:7–142 votes

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

6. Galatians 6:62 votes

   Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

7. 1 Thessalonians 2:92 votes

   Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

8. 1 Timothy 5:17–181 vote

   Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Which verses point to 1 Corinthians 9:4?

Ranked by reader votes.

• 1 Corinthians 9:14 15
• Luke 10:7 7
• Matthew 10:10 5
• 2 Thessalonians 3:9 5
• Nehemiah 5:14 3
• 1 Corinthians 4:11 3
• Leviticus 22:7 2
• Mark 6:3 2
• 1 Thessalonians 2:6 2