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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
Worldwide English (New Testament)
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
Worldwide English (New Testament)
17 If I do it because I want to do it, I get my pay. But if I do not want to do it, it is still my duty to do it.
18 So what is my pay? My pay is to tell the good news and not be paid for it! That is why I do not use my right to take pay for telling the good news.
19 Even though I am no one's slave, yet I have made myself a slave to everyone. I have done this so that I might win more people to Christ.
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1 Corinthians 9:17-19
New International Version
1 Corinthians 9:17-19
New International Version
17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;(A) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.(B) 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge,(C) and so not make full use of my rights(D) as a preacher of the gospel.
Paul’s Use of His Freedom
19 Though I am free(E) and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone,(F) to win as many as possible.(G)
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