18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.



Ver. 18. Thou shalt not muzzle, &c.] {See Trapp on "1Co_9:9"}



Worthy of his hire] Of his food, Mat_10:10; of his wages, as here. Hardest labourers have meat and drink and double wages. Among the Athenians, tragedians and comedians were said to labour in teaching the people, åéò äéäá÷çí åñãáæïìåíïé , and therefore highly honoured; for this it was also that the ancients laid out so much money upon their theatres. But what was their pains to ours? and are we yet begrudged a livelihood.