Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teaches in all good things. I. A CHILDREN ARE BOUND TO MAINTAIN THEIR PARENTS (1 Timothy 5:4), so believers their spiritual parents (Galatians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 4:15). II. THE OLD TESTAMENT ENJOINS THIS (Deuteronomy 12:19), much more the New. III. EVERY CALLING MAINTAINS THOSE WHO LIVE THEREIN: the highest calling should do no less. IV. MINISTERS ARE GOD'S SOLDIERS, and should not go a warfare at their own cost; the Lord's LABOURERS, and therefore worthy of their hire; the Lord's SHEPHERDS, and thereforeworthy the milk of the flock (see also Deuteronomy 25:4; cf. 1 Corinthians 9:9, 10; 1 Timothy 5:17). V. MINISTERS ARE TO GIVE THEMSELVES WHOLLY to their work (2 Timothy 4:13-16), and therefore must not be entangled in the affairs of this life (2 Timothy 2:4). VI. IT IS THE ORDINANCE OF GOD that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:14). (R. Cudworth.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.WEB: But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches. |