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Berean Standard Bible

“In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.”

1 Corinthians 9:14

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Study note

Paul defends his right to receive support from the churches, even though he often chose not to use it. He argues from the Law, from everyday work and from Jesus' own teaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

World English Bible (WEB)

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

King James Version (KJV)

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even so did the Lord give orders that the preachers of the good news might get their living from the good news.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to live.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así también ordenó el Señor á los que anuncian el evangelio, que vivan del evangelio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De igual manera, el Señor ha ordenado que los que predican el evangelio vivan de ese trabajo.

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