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 # Is it really the oxen that God cares about?
 
-Paul asks a question so that the Corinthians will think of what he is saying without him having to say it. Alternate translation: "You should know without me telling you that it is not the oxen that God cares most about." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
+Paul uses this rhetorical question to show that he has the right to be supported by the church for his work. Alternate translation: "God does not only care about the oxen." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])