1 Corinthians 9:16
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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14Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.Select 1 Corinthians 9:14
15But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.Select 1 Corinthians 9:15
16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!Select 1 Corinthians 9:16
17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.Select 1 Corinthians 9:17
18What 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.Select 1 Corinthians 9:18
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WEB
9:16 For if I preach the Good News, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I don’t preach the Good News.
ASV
9:16 For 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.
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