ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 9 v9

GOD’S CARE FOR THE APOSTLES. ORIGEN: God’s care was not only for the oxen but moreso for the apostles, for whose sake he uttered these words. ON FIRST PRINCIPLES 2.4.2.

AN OX TREADING GRAIN. CHRYSOSTOM: Why does Paul mention this, when he could have used the example of the priests? The reason is that he wanted to prove his case beyond any shadow of doubt. If God cares about oxen, how much more will he care about the labor of teachers? HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 21.5.

OXEN AND MEN. FULGENTIUS: These animals accomplish their life and purpose in this world according to the incomprehensible will of the Creator. They render no account of their deeds because they are not rational. “Is God concerned about oxen?” Human beings, however, because they have been made rational, will render an account to God for themselves and for all the things which they have received for use in this present life. TO PETER ON THE FAITH 42.

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