1 Corinthians 9:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If we've invested in your spiritual growth and given you something that actually matters for your soul, is it really asking too much if we get some material support back from you?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When someone pours into your spiritual life, supporting them back isn't too much to ask.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christian community in Corinth, Greece, during the mid-1st century CE. The letter addressed various internal disputes and ethical questions,

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