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1 Corinthians 9:8

1 Corinthians 9:8
Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For it is written in the law of Moses,.... Deu 25:4

Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Say I these things as a man? - Do I speak this on my own authority, or without the sanction of God? Is not this, which…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Say I these things as a man? - Is this only human reasoning? or does not God say in effect the same things? See note on…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 9:3-14

Having asserted his apostolical authority, he proceeds to claim the rights belonging to his office, especially that of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Say I these things as a man? i.e. from a purely human point of view. Cf. Rom 3:5 and Gal 3:15. This secondargument is…