Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:17

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.

Context

v.16For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.

v.17This passage

v.18What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:8

    Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:4

    but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:1

    Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

  • Nehemiah 11:2

    And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:9

    Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

  • Luke 12:42

    And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?