1 Corinthians 9:17

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 9:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

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KJV

King James Version

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed unto me.

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WEB

World English Bible

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 9

¹⁵ But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

¹⁶ Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

¹⁷ If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

¹⁸ What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.

¹⁹ Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

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