1 Corinthians 9:8

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Am I saying these things according to man? Or does the law not also say these things?

ERV

Do I speak these things after the manner of men? or saith not the law also the same?

NHEB

Do I say these things according to human authority? Or does not the Law also say the same thing?

SMT

Not according to man do I speak these things: or does not the law also say these things?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:8

SayIG2980VerbthesethingsG5023 asG2596Preposition aG3361 manG444Noun Masculine orG2228 saithG3004Verb notG3780thelawG3551Noun MasculinethesameG5023 alsoG2532Conjunction

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:8

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:8

Summary

Legal principle supports apostolic sustenance rights.

Event

Paul appeals to Old Testament law

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD

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

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:8

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:8

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:8