Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
You know how people who work at the temple get fed by what's brought to the temple, right? And the priests who serve at the altar get to share in what's offered there?
People who do the work should get supported by the work they're doing.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, priests and Levites who served in the temple were supported by tithes and offerings from the Israelite community, as they had no land inheritance and relied on these resources to focus on their sacred duties. This practice, outlined in books like Numbers and Deuteronomy, ensured that those dedicated to worship and sacrifice could live off the temple's provisions without secular work. Paul draws on this cultural and biblical tradition in 1 Corinthians to argue for the support of those in full-time ministry, like apostles.
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