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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
International Standard Version
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
International Standard Version
17 For if I preach voluntarily, I get a reward, but if I am unwilling to do it, I am still entrusted with that obligation. 18 What, then, is my reward? It is[a] to be able to preach the gospel free of charge, and so I never resort to demanding my rights when I’m preaching[b] the gospel.
19 Although I am free from everyone’s expectations, I have made myself a servant to all of them to win more people.
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- 1 Corinthians 9:18 The Gk. lacks It is
- 1 Corinthians 9:18 Lit. rights in
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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