turbosixx
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The context of that passage is explained here:
1Cor 9:14 (AKJV/PCE)(9:14) Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner, I've been busy remodeling a flooded house.
While working I've been thinking about your comments on context and I don't see how it works. Paul is saying he has a right to receive material compensation as a preacher of the gospel. He forfeits that right for a better reward.
18 What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
Could you show me from your perspective how that applies to what he says here about disciplining his body and even after preaching to others possibly being disqualified?
9:27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
Thanks