1 Corinthians 9:10

“Or saith he it altogether for our sakes, etc.] That is, God says this, or delivers out this law, forbidding the muzzling the ox, while it treads out the corn; not merely for the sake of the ox, but chiefly for the sake of men; and so Jarchi upon the place says, that the ox is mentioned, µda ta ayxwhl, “to express man”; and so another of the Jewish writers f156 interprets the law in (<052206>Deuteronomy 22:6). “Thou shalt not take the dam with the young”; “the intention of the command is, not to have mercy on birds, “but for the sake of men”, he (God) says this, whom he would accustom to meekness and compassion:” and particularly this is here said, for the sake of ministers of the Gospel, who…”

“altogether--Join this with "saith." "Does he (the divine lawgiver) by all means say it for our sakes?" It would be untrue, that God saith it altogether (in the sense of solely) for our sakes. But it is true, that He by all means saith it for our sakes as the ultimate object in the lower world. GROTIUS, however, translates, "mainly" or "especially," instead of altogether. that--"meaning that" [ALFORD]; literally, "because." should plough--ought to plough in hope. The obligation rests with the people not to let their minister labor without remuneration. he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope--The oldest manuscript versions and Fathers read, "He that thresheth (should or ought…”

“Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? - The word “altogether” (πάντως pantōs) cannot mean that this was the “sole” and “only” design of the law, to teach that ministers of the gospel were entitled to support; for: (1) This would be directly contrary to the law itself, which had some direct and undoubted reference to oxen; (2) The scope of the argument here does not require this interpretation, since the whole object will be met by supposing that this settled a “principle” of humanity and equity in the divine law, according to which it was “proper” that ministers should have a support; and, (3) The word “altogether” (πάντως pantōs) does not of necessity require this interpretation. It…”

“He who ploweth ought to plow in hope - Of reaping. This seems to be a proverbial expression. And he that thresheth in hope - Ought not to be disappointed, ought to eat the fruit of his labours. And ought they who labour in God's husbandry. Deu 25:4 1 Corinthians 9:11”

“For: Mat 24:22; Rom 15:4; Co2 4:15 that ploweth: Co1 3:9; Luk 17:7, Luk 17:8; Joh 4:35-38; Ti2 2:6 1 Corinthians 9:11”