1 Corinthians 9:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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?

Goeth

2 Timothy 4:7

Planteth

Or

Eateth not of the milk

Proverbs 27:27

Isaiah 7:22

Bible References

Goeth

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight,

Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

Planteth

I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth.

Who is the man that has planted a vineyard and has not begun to use its fruit? Let him depart and return to his house, otherwise he might die in the battle and another man would begin to use its fruit.

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who cares for his master will be honored.

“My very own vineyard is at my disposal;
The thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,
And two hundred are for those who take care of its fruit.”

Or

Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are tending My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds,” declares the Lord.

So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus *said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you

love Me more than these?”

He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Tend My lambs.”

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;

Eateth not of the milk

And there will be goats’ milk enough for your food,
For the food of your household,
And sustenance for your maidens.

and because of the abundance of the milk produced he will eat curds, for everyone that is left within the land will eat curds and honey.