1 Corinthians 9:17-19
Complete Jewish Bible
17 For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if I do it unwillingly, I still do it, simply because I’ve been entrusted with a job. 18 So then, what is my reward? Just this: that in proclaiming the Good News I can make it available free of charge, without making use of the rights to which it entitles me.
19 For although I am a free man, not bound to do anyone’s bidding, I have made myself a slave to all in order to win as many people as possible.
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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
New International Version
17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;(A) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.(B) 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge,(C) and so not make full use of my rights(D) as a preacher of the gospel.
Paul’s Use of His Freedom
19 Though I am free(E) and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone,(F) to win as many as possible.(G)
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
King James Version
17 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.
18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
New King James Version
17 For if I do this willingly, (A)I have a reward; but if against my will, (B)I have been entrusted with a stewardship. 18 What is my reward then? That (C)when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel [a]of Christ without charge, that I (D)may not abuse my authority in the gospel.
Serving All Men
19 For though I am (E)free from all men, (F)I have made myself a servant to all, (G)that I might win the more;
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- 1 Corinthians 9:18 NU omits of Christ
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