“Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?”
Do I say this merely on human authority, or doesn't the Law say the same thing? — Paul now invokes scripture. Human analogy is merely prolegomenon; the nomos (Torah) itself establishes the principle. The shift from common practice to divine law elevates the claim: apostolic support is not merely reasonable but scripturally mandated.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 9:8
“Do I speak these things after the manner of men? Or says not the law also the same?” For since he had hitherto alleged nothing out of the Scriptures, but put forward the common custom; “think not,” says he, “that I am confident in these alone, nor that I go to the opinions of men for the ground of these enactments. For I can show that these things are also well-pleasing to God, and I read an ancient law enjoining them.” Wherefore also he carries on his discourse in the form…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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