Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink the milk? New Living Translation What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk? English Standard Version Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Berean Standard Bible Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? Berean Literal Bible Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? King James Bible Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? New King James Version Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock? New American Standard Bible Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not consume some of the milk of the flock? NASB 1995 Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? NASB 1977 Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? Legacy Standard Bible Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not consume the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not consume the milk of the flock? Amplified Bible [Consider this:] Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? Christian Standard Bible Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock? American Standard Version What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Contemporary English Version Do soldiers pay their own salaries? Don't people who raise grapes eat some of what they grow? Don't shepherds get milk from their own goats? English Revised Version What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? GOD'S WORD® Translation Does a soldier ever serve in the army at his own expense? Does anyone plant a vineyard and not eat the grapes? Does anyone take care of a flock and not drink milk from the sheep? Good News Translation What soldiers ever have to pay their own expenses in the army? What farmers do not eat the grapes from their own vineyard? What shepherds do not use the milk from their own sheep? International Standard Version Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its grapes? Or who takes care of a flock and does not drink any of its milk? Majority Standard Bible Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? NET Bible Who ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk? New Heart English Bible What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and does not drink from the flock's milk? Webster's Bible Translation Who goeth a warfare at any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of its fruit? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Weymouth New Testament What soldier ever serves at his own cost? Who plants a vineyard and yet does not eat any of the grapes? Or who tends a herd of cattle and yet does not taste their milk? World English Bible What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn’t eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn’t drink from the flock’s milk? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho serves as a soldier at his own expense at any time? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock and does not eat of the milk of the flock? Berean Literal Bible Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? Young's Literal Translation who doth serve as a soldier at his own charges at any time? who doth plant a vineyard, and of its fruit doth not eat? or who doth feed a flock, and of the milk of the flock doth not eat? Smith's Literal Translation Who makes war at any time at his own charges who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho serveth as a soldier at any time, at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feedeth the flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Catholic Public Domain Version Who has ever served as a soldier and paid his own stipend? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat from its produce? Who pastures a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? New American Bible Who ever serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating its produce? Or who shepherds a flock without using some of the milk from the flock? New Revised Standard Version Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhat officer commands an army at his own expense? or who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruits? or who feeds sheep, and does not eat of the milk of his flock? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Who fights in a war at his own expense, or who plants a vineyard and does not eat from its fruits, or who herds sheep and does not consume the milk of his flock? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhat man ever serves as a soldier, at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit? Or who tends a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? Godbey New Testament Whoever goes to war at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and does not eat the fruit of it? or who shepherdizes a flock, and does not eat of the milk of the flock? Haweis New Testament Who goeth at any time to war at his own expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Mace New Testament who ever serves in war at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of the fruit? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? Weymouth New Testament What soldier ever serves at his own cost? Who plants a vineyard and yet does not eat any of the grapes? Or who tends a herd of cattle and yet does not taste their milk? Worrell New Testament Who ever serves as a soldier at his own charges; Who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? Worsley New Testament Who ever goes a warfare at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and doth not eat of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and doth not eat of the milk of the flock? Audio Bible Context The Rights of an Apostle…6Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? 7Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? 8Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?… Cross References 2 Timothy 2:6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops. 1 Timothy 5:18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Romans 15:27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. Philippians 4:17 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. 2 Corinthians 11:8-9 I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. / And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. 2 Corinthians 12:13 In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! Acts 20:33-35 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Deuteronomy 25:4 Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain. Proverbs 27:18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Numbers 18:31 And you and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere; it is the compensation for your work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 18:21 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. Treasury of Scripture Who goes a warfare any time at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and eats not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock? goeth. 2 Corinthians 10:4,5 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) … 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. planteth. 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase… Deuteronomy 20:6 And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. Proverbs 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. or. Jeremiah 23:2,3 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD… John 21:15-17 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. eateth not of the milk. Proverbs 27:27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. Isaiah 7:22 And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the land. Jump to Previous Care Carries Cattle Charges Cost Drink Drinking Eat Eateth Eating Expense Feedeth Feeds Flock Fruit Getting Goes Grapes Herd Milk Payment Planteth Plants Puts Responsible Serves Serveth Sheep Soldier Someone Tends Thereof Time Use Vines Vineyard War WarfareJump to Next Care Carries Cattle Charges Cost Drink Drinking Eat Eateth Eating Expense Feedeth Feeds Flock Fruit Getting Goes Grapes Herd Milk Payment Planteth Plants Puts Responsible Serves Serveth Sheep Soldier Someone Tends Thereof Time Use Vines Vineyard War Warfare1 Corinthians 9 1. He shows his liberty;7. and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel; 15. yet that himself has of his own accord abstained, 18. to be neither chargeable unto them, 22. nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent. 24. Our life is like unto a race. Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? The imagery of a soldier is powerful in the context of the early Christian church. The Greek word for "serves as a soldier" is "strateuetai," which implies a disciplined, committed, and sacrificial role. In the Roman world, soldiers were provided for by the state, emphasizing that their needs were met so they could focus on their duties. Paul uses this analogy to argue that those who labor for the Gospel should similarly be supported by the community they serve. This reflects the principle of mutual support within the body of Christ, where each member contributes to the well-being of others, ensuring that those who dedicate their lives to ministry are not burdened by financial concerns. Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? 1. From the ordinary laws of human justice (ver. 7). 2. By analogy, from the Law of Moses (vers. 8-10). 3. A fortiori, from the obligations of common gratitude (ver. 11). . . . Greek WhoΤίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. serves as a soldier στρατεύεται (strateuetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4754: To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. at his own ἰδίοις (idiois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. expense? ὀψωνίοις (opsōniois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3800: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. his stipend or pay. Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. plants φυτεύει (phyteuei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5452: To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine. a vineyard ἀμπελῶνα (ampelōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 290: A vineyard. From ampelos; a vineyard. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. does not eat of ἐσθίει (esthiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. its αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. fruit? καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. tends ποιμαίνει (poimainei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4165: To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of. a flock ποίμνην (poimnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4167: A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. does not drink ἐσθίει (esthiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [its] ποίμνης (poimnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4167: A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. milk? γάλακτος (galaktos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 1051: Milk. Of uncertain affinity; milk. 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