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1 Corinthians 9:16-17 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 9 · verses 16–17
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.
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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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Here he tells them that he had, notwithstanding, waived his privilege, and lays down his reason for doing it. I. He tells them that he had neglected to claim his right in times past: I have used none of these things, Co1 9:15.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-18