I Corinthians 9:8
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Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?
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as a man--I speak thus not merely according to human judgment, but with the sanction of the divine law also.
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle seems to answer some cavils against himself. I. He asserts his apostolical mission and authority, and gives in his success among them as a testimony to it (Co1 9:1, Co1 9:2). II. He claims a right to subsist by his ministry, and defends it by several arguments from natural reason and the Mosaical law, and asserts it also to be a constitution of Christ (Co1 9:3-14). III. He shows that he had willingly waived this privilege and power for their benefit (Co1 9:15-18). IV. He specifies several other things, in which he had denied himself for the sake of other men's spiritual interest and salvation (Co1 9:19-23). And, V. Concludes his argument by showing what animated him to this course, even the prospect of an incorruptible crown (Co1 9:24 to the end.)
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I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.