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Tertullian, on 1Cor 9:9
Tertullian · c. A.D. 150–220
1Cor 9:9 · Douay-Rheims
“For it is written in the law of Moses: Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?”
On this verse:
“What was the use, however, of adducing the Creator's, which he was destroying? It was vain to do so; for his god had no such authority! (The apostle) says: "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn," and adds: "Doth God take care of oxen? "Yes, of oxen, for the sake of men! For, says he, "it is written for our sakes.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.