1 Corinthians 9:16

14 Even so ^athe Lord has commanded ^bthat those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

15 But ^aI have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for ^bit would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.

16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for ^anecessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!

17 For if I do this willingly, ^aI have a reward; but if against my will, ^bI have been entrusted with a stewardship.

18 What is my reward then? That ^awhen I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel¹ of Christ without charge, that I ^bmay not abuse my authority in the gospel.

Serving All Men

19 For though I am ^afree from all men, ^bI have made myself a servant to all, ^cthat I might win the more;

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Interlinear Bible for 1 Corinthians 9:16:

For
gar (#1063) though
ean (#1437) I preach the gospel,
euaggelizo (#2097) I
moi (#3427) have
esti (#2076) nothing
hotou (#3756) to glory of:
kauchema (#2745) for
gar (#1063) necessity
anagke (#318) is laid upon
epikeimai (#1945) me;
moi (#3427) yea,
de (#1161) woe
ouai (#3759) is
esti (#2076) unto me,
moi (#3427) if
ean (#1437) I preach not the gospel!
euaggelizo (#2097)

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