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1 Corinthians 9:16-17 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 9 · verses 16–17 · King James Version
16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.1 Corinthians 9:16-17 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 9:16-17 in context
14Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
15But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
18What 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.
19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- dispensationoikonomiathe management of a household or of household affairs, specifically, the management…G3622 →
- necessityanagkēnecessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one s…G318 →
- willinglyhekōnunforced, voluntary, willing, of one s own will, of one s own accordG1635 →
- nothingouno, not in direct questions expecting an affirmative answerG3756 →
- thougheanif, in caseG1437 →
- gospeleuangelizōto bring good news, to announce glad tidings, used in the OT of any kind of good news, of…G2097 →
- rewardmisthosdues paid for work, wages, hire, reward used of the fruit naturally resulting from toils…G3408 →
- woeouaialas, woeG3759 →
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