1 Corinthians 9:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I don't have any reason to boast about preaching the good news. Preaching is something God told me to do, and if I don't do it, I am doomed.

Cross References

Isaiah 6:5

Then I cried out, “I'm doomed! Everything I say is sinful, and so are the words of everyone around me. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD All-Powerful.”

Jeremiah 1:17

Jeremiah, get ready! Go and tell the people what I command you to say. Don't be frightened by them, or I will make you terrified while they watch.

Jeremiah 20:7

You tricked me, LORD, and I was really fooled. You are stronger than I am, and you have defeated me. People never stop sneering and insulting me.

Jeremiah 20:9

Sometimes I tell myself not to think about you, LORD, or even mention your name. But your message burns in my heart and bones, and I cannot keep silent.

Amos 3:8

Everyone is terrified when a lion roars— and ordinary people become prophets when the LORD God speaks.

Amos 7:15

But the LORD told me to leave my herds and preach to the people of Israel.

Matthew 25:16

As soon as the man had gone, the servant with the five thousand coins used them to earn five thousand more.

Luke 9:62

Jesus answered, “Anyone who starts ploughing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!”

Acts 4:20

We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 9:15

The Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me.

Acts 9:6

Now get up and go into the city, where you will be told what to do.”

Romans 1:14

It doesn't matter if people are civilized and educated, or if they are uncivilized and uneducated. I must tell the good news to everyone. That's why I am eager to visit all of you in Rome.

Romans 15:17

Because of Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my service for God.

Romans 4:2

If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to boast about. But he would never be able to boast about it to God.

1 Corinthians 4:15

Ten thousand people may teach you about Christ, but I am your only father. You became my children when I told you about Christ Jesus,

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others have the right to do this, we have an even greater right. But we haven't used this right of ours. We are willing to put up with anything to keep from causing trouble for the message about Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:14

In the same way, the Lord wants everyone who preaches the good news to make a living from preaching this message.

2 Corinthians 2:12

When I went to Troas to preach the good news about Christ, I found that the Lord had already prepared the way.

Colossians 4:17

Remind Archippus to do the work that the Lord has given him to do.

1 Samuel 12:23

I would be disobeying the LORD if I stopped praying for you! I will always teach you how to live right.