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;
20 and ato the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the1 law, that I might win those who are under the law;
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Topical Studies for 1 Corinthians 9:17:
Reward {Forerunner Commentary}
Reward {Nave's Topical Bible}
Will {Forerunner Commentary}
Will {Nave's Topical Bible}
Stewardship {Forerunner Commentary}
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