1 Corinthians 9:18

And what, then, would be my reward? So, when preaching the Gospel, I should give the Gospel without taking, so that I may not misuse my authority in the Gospel.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if I do this reluctantly, a dispensation is granted to me.

19For when I was a free man to all, I made myself the servant of all, so that I might gain all the more.

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Cross References

Romans 14:15For if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are not now walking according to love. Do not allow your food to destroy him for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 8:9But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak.

1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also, in all things, please everyone, not seeking what is best for myself, but what is best for many others, so that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you would be exalted? For I preached the Gospel of God to you freely.

1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor did we seek the glory of men, neither from you, nor from others.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:16-19

The Apostle's Devotedness. ( a. d. 57.) 15 But 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. 16 For 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! 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… Read the whole commentary →

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