1 Corinthians 9:16-18

¹⁶Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

¹⁷If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

¹⁸What 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.

— 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

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Cross References for 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

• Jeremiah 20:9
• Romans 1:14
• Colossians 4:17
• Luke 9:62
• 2 Corinthians 11:7-9
• Acts 4:20
• 2 Thessalonians 3:8-9
• 1 Thessalonians 2:6
• Acts 26:16-20
• Galatians 2:7

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