1 Corinthians 9:18

What 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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:18

BSB
What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
AKJV
What is my reward then? Truly that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
CPDV
And what, then, would be my reward? So, when preaching the Gospel, I should give the Gospel without taking, so that I may not misuse my authority in the Gospel.
ERV
What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel.
NHEB
What then is my reward? That, when I proclaim the Good News, I may present the Good News without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.
SMT
What reward therefore is to me? That announcing good news, I shall make the good news of Christ not expensive, not to make use of my power in the good news.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:18

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:18
Summary
Paul preaches freely without exploitation
Event
Declaring free gospel preaching
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching