1 Corinthians 9:17

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:17

BSB

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

AKJV

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.

CPDV

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if I do this reluctantly, a dispensation is granted to me.

ERV

For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.

NHEB

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

SMT

For if of free will I do this, I have reward: and if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:17

ForG1063Conjunction ifG1487ConjunctionIdoG4238VerbthisthingG5124 willinglyG1635AdjectiveIhaveG2192VerbarewardG3408Noun Masculine butG1161Conjunction ifG1487ConjunctionagainstmywillG210AdjectiveadispensationG3622Noun FeminineofthegospeliscommitteduntomeG4100Verb

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:17

Summary

Willing obedience differs from forced duty

Event

Contrasting voluntary versus obligatory service

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD