Read 1 Corinthians 9.1-18. In 9.1-27: Paul limits his rights as an apostle. In verses 1-14: The apostle's right to be paid. In verses 1-2: Paul experienced God's call to be an apostle in a vision of Christ (15.8; Gal 1.15-16). In verse 3: Paul's practice of refusing pay drew criticism. In verse 7: Everyday examples show that workers deserve pay. In verse 8: Scripture provides additional support (Deut 25.4). In verse 12: Others: Some ministers besides Paul have apparently received pay from the church. In verse 13: Established religious practice provides a third reason. In verse 14: Fourth, a command of the Lord Jesus supports the practice (Lk 10.7; Gal 6.6). In verses 17-18: Paul gives up his right. In verse 15: Boasting: he preached the gospel free of charge. In verse 16: Obligation: he thought his call to the gentiles required special measures. In verse 18: Reward: For Paul, preaching the gospel was it own reward. Comments or Questions..
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