1 Corinthians 9:18
What then is my reward? That, in preaching the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I use not to the full my power in the gospel.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
19For being free from all men, I made myself servant to all, that I might gain the more.
Cross References
Romans 14:15But if because of food thy brother is grieved, thou no longer walkest in accordance with love. Destroy not him by thy food, for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:9But take heed, lest haply this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak.
1 Corinthians 10:33as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit an offense in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God without charge.
1 Thessalonians 2:6nor of men sought we glory, neither from you, nor from others, though able to use authority, as Christ's apostles.
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 →