Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:18

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

What 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

What 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.

Context

v.17For 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.

v.18This passage

v.19For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 4:5

    For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:9

    But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:7

    Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:6

    nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:31

    and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:13

    For what is there wherein ye were made inferior to the rest of the churches, except it be that I myself was not a burden to you? forgive me this wrong.