1Cor 9:4 | TNotes | STEP | 9:4 As an apostle, Paul had the right to expect food and housing from those to whom he ministered (cp. 9:14 ; Luke 10:7-8 ). Nevertheless, to avoid any possible criticism, he did not take advantage of this privilege (see 9:6 , 12 , 14-15 , 18 ; 2 Cor 11:7-9 ; 12:13-14 ).

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‏ 1 Corinthians 9:4

9:4 ^a As an apostle, Paul had the right to expect food and housing from those to whom he ministered (cp. 9:14 ^b; Luke 10:7-8 ^c). Nevertheless, to avoid any possible criticism, he did not take advantage of this privilege (see 9:6 ^d, 12 ^e, 14-15 ^f, 18 ^g; 2 Cor 11:7-9 ^h; 12:13-14 ⁱ).