1 Corinthians 9:17

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Modern

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

Latin

Si enim volens hoc ago, mercedem habeo: si autem invitus, dispensatio mihi credita est.

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English

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

Notes

1 Corinthians 9:1–27

Continuing the argument from 8:1, Paul shares personal examples of giving up his rights to help others (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1).

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Corinth Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights

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