en_tn_condensed/1co/09/13.md

# Do you not know that those who perform sacred duties get their food from the temple?

Paul uses a rhetorical question to remind the Corinthians of what they know so he can add new information. Alternate translation: "I want to remind you that those who perform sacred duties get their food from the temple." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# perform sacred duties

"perform sacred duties in the temple" or "work in the temple"

# Do you not know that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?

Paul uses a rhetorical question to remind the Corinthians of what they know so he can add new information. Alternate translation: "I want to remind you that those who serve at the altar get some of the foods and meat that people offer on the altar." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])