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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
17 For if I am practicing this of-my-own-will, I have a reward; but if not-of-my-own-will, I have been entrusted a stewardship[a]. 18 What then is my reward? That while announcing-the-good-news, I might place the good-news free-of-charge, so as not to make-full-use-of my right in[b] the good-news.
For I Have Chosen To Enslave Myself To All For The Advance of The Gospel
19 For[c] while being free from all people, I enslaved myself to all in order that I might gain the more.
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- 1 Corinthians 9:17 That is, a position of management responsibility given him by his Master.
- 1 Corinthians 9:18 That is, in connection with.
- 1 Corinthians 9:19 Paul now expands his point beyond the financial arena.
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
New International Version
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)
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